Description

5-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile brominated aromatic aldehyde building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, which allow for selective chemical transformations to create complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of conjugated organic molecules for applications in OLEDs, OFETs, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	122349-66-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO
Molecular Weight	235.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-5-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-naphthaldehyde; 5-Bromonaphthalene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-bromonaphthalene; 5-Bromonaphthaldehyde-2; 5-Bromo-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-formylnaphthalene; 5-Bromonaphth-2-al
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromonaphthalene-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GLP and cGMP environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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