Description

1-Bromo-8-Phenylnaphthalene is a specialized brominated naphthalene derivative that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research where precise structural modification is critical. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries for applications such as ligand synthesis, polymer modification, and the development of organic semiconductors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a key building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and other optoelectronic materials due to its extended conjugated system.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic components.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating sophisticated phosphine or nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer Science: Utilized as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and other metal-catalyzed transformations in academic and industrial labs.
• Liquid Crystal and Dye Chemistry: Functions as a core structure in the synthesis of advanced dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-8-Phenylnaphthalene
CAS No.	1121545-24-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁Br
Molecular Weight	283.16 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Phenyl-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-8-phenyl-naphthalene; NSC 781106; 1-Bromo-8-phenylnaphthalene; Bromo(8-phenyl)naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-8-Phenylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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