Description

2-Iodo-Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is a halogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitrile group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical discovery, agrochemical development, and the synthesis of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science: Building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials due to its electron-accepting nitrile group and potential for further functionalization.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl and other conjugated systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	103408-15-7
Molecular Formula	C11H6IN
Molecular Weight	279.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-2-iodonaphthalene; 2-Iodo-1-naphthonitrile; Naphthalene-1-carbonitrile, 2-iodo-; 2-Iodonaphthalene-1-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Iodo-Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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