Description

1-Chloro-5-Iodonaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of halogen atoms, which enables selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the naphthalene core provides specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand Synthesis: Building block for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Intermediate for producing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Sonogashira couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Chloro-5-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	159334-77-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClI
Molecular Weight	288.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-5-iodonaphthalene; 5-Chloro-1-iodonaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-chloro-5-iodo-; 1-Chloro-5-iodo-naphthalin; 1-Chloro-5-iodo-naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-5-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and we support customer audits and regulatory documentation.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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