Description

2,4-Dibromo-1-Naphthol is a halogenated naphthol derivative, a versatile chemical intermediate prized for its reactivity and role in synthesizing more complex molecules. Its primary value lies in enabling the introduction of bromine atoms and phenolic functionality into target compounds, facilitating the development of specialized materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional colorants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring brominated aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the dibromonaphthol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners, leveraging its fused aromatic system.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for bromination reactions and as a starting material for creating complex polycyclic compounds and ligands.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or monomers for conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dibromo-1-Naphthol
CAS No.	2050-49-9
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2O
Molecular Weight	301.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthol, 2,4-dibromo-; 2,4-Dibromonaphthalen-1-ol; NSC 404083; 2,4-Dibromo-1-hydroxynaphthalene; 2,4-Dibromo-α-naphthol
EINECS	218-108-5

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dibromo-1-Naphthol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
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.