Description

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene is a versatile iodinated organic intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which serves as a key building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and other biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated naphthalene core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a valuable electrophilic coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for the construction of complex polycyclic structures and natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to synthesize novel chiral or functionalized ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene
CAS No.	117408-87-4
Molecular Formula	C11H13I
Molecular Weight	272.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Iodomethyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-(iodomethyl)naphthalene; 1-(Iodomethyl)tetralin; Tetralin-1-ylmethyl iodide; 1-Iodomethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-naphthalenemethyl iodide
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.