Description

1,5-Dibromonaphthalene-2,6-Diol is a halogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique brominated diol structure makes it a critical building block for the development of advanced organic materials and functional chemicals. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated aromatic core.
• Functional Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing high-performance, brominated organic dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool compound in academic and industrial research labs for studying bromination reactions and diol chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential building block for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5-Dibromonaphthalene-2,6-Diol
CAS No.	132178-78-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2O2
Molecular Weight	317.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dihydroxy-1,5-dibromonaphthalene; 1,5-Dibromo-2,6-naphthalenediol; 1,5-Dibromo-2,6-dihydroxynaphthalene; NSC 406906; 1,5-Dibromonaphthalene-2,6-diol; 1,5-Dibromo-2,6-naphthol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,5-Dibromonaphthalene-2,6-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store this material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.