Description

5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is a high-purity organic building block featuring a bromine substituent and a nitrile functional group on the naphthalene core. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development, cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig), and cyano-group transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing complex dyes and organic pigments due to the naphthalene backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	129278-20-2
Molecular Formula	C11H6BrN
Molecular Weight	232.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-5-bromonaphthalene; 5-Bromo-1-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 5-Bromonaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 5-Bromo-1-cyanonaphthalene; Naphthalene-1-carbonitrile, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-1-naphthonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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