Description

7-Bromo-1-Nitronaphthalene is a high-purity, halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine and nitro functional groups on the naphthalene ring, enabling precise electrophilic aromatic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to the naphthalene core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized, high-performance dyes and pigments where bromine substitution alters color and lightfastness properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-1-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	102153-49-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	252.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-7-bromonaphthalene; 7-Bromo-1-nitronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 7-bromo-1-nitro-; 7-Bromonaphthalene-1-nitronaphthalene; 7-Br-1-NO₂-Naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-1-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis, with specifications available to support regulatory filings.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.