Description

6-Bromo-1-Chloronaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, polyaromatic scaffold with distinct, reactive halogen sites for selective functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its naphthalene core for bioactive molecule design.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its halogenated structure allows for further derivatization.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for the development of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emitters for OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays and lighting.
• Liquid Crystal Chemistry: Acts as a rigid core unit in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi) and other metal-catalyzed transformations for creating complex organic molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to the naphthalene chromophore.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-1-Chloronaphthalene
CAS No.	1000391-24-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	241.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-6-bromonaphthalene; 6-Bromo-1-chloronaphthalene; 1-Chloro-6-bromo-naphthalene; Naphthalene, 6-bromo-1-chloro-; 6-Brom-1-chlornaphthalin (German); 6-ブロモ-1-クロロナフタレン (Japanese); 6-溴-1-氯萘 (Chinese)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-1-Chloronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical data. Our quality commitment ensures material consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.