Description

2,2'-Bis(Dibromomethyl)-1,1'-Binaphthalene is a specialized brominated binaphthyl derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is particularly valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, especially in materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, advanced material, and life science industries for applications requiring precise bromination and chiral scaffolding.

Application

• As a key brominated building block in the synthesis of novel flame retardants for high-performance polymers.
• Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis, leveraging the binaphthyl core's structural rigidity.
• Serves as a precursor in the development of functional organic materials, such as organic semiconductors and liquid crystals.
• Used in pharmaceutical research for constructing complex, polycyclic molecular frameworks in drug discovery programs.
• Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty dyes and pigments with enhanced thermal stability.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-property relationships in brominated aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bis(Dibromomethyl)-1,1'-Binaphthalene
CAS No.	121314-71-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₄Br₄
Molecular Weight	607.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Binaphthalene-2,2'-diylbis(dibromomethane); 2,2'-Bis(dibromomethyl)-1,1'-binaphthyl; 1,1'-Binaphthalene, 2,2'-bis(dibromomethyl)-; BDBB; Dibromomethylbinaphthalene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,2'-Bis(Dibromomethyl)-1,1'-Binaphthalene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.