Description

Ethyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is a high-purity, functionalized naphthoate ester serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through its reactive bromo and hydroxy functional groups. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those 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 precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for bespoke synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate
CAS No.	127338-44-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁BrO₃
Molecular Weight	295.13 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 7-bromo-3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylate; 2-Naphthoic acid, 7-bromo-3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; 7-Bromo-3-hydroxy-naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 7-Bromo-3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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%

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