Description

2-Bromo-7-Hydroxynaphthalene is a halogenated naphthol derivative serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its functionalized aromatic structure, which allows for selective chemical modifications in complex organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for constructing complex molecules and developing novel dyes or pigments.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a raw material or intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and emissive layer components.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and development of novel liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, enabling Suzuki coupling, etherification, and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Additives: Can be utilized to synthesize specialized monomers or additives that impart specific properties to polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-7-Hydroxynaphthalene
CAS No.	116230-30-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇BrO
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-2-bromonaphthalene; 2-Bromo-7-naphthol; 2-Bromo-7-hydroxynaphthalene; 7-Bromo-2-naphthol (Note: This is a positional isomer, often listed); 2-Bromonaphthalen-7-ol; NSC 403119; 2-Br-7-OH-Naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-7-Hydroxynaphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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