Description

1,8-Dichloronaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its specific substitution pattern, which makes it a key building block for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core building block for electron-transport materials and host materials in OLED devices.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the synthesis of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or modifying agent for creating high-temperature and specialty engineering plastics.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Investigated for use in formulations designed to protect metals in harsh environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dichloronaphthalene
CAS No.	2050-74-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6Cl2
Molecular Weight	197.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dichloronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1,8-dichloro-; 1,8-Dichloronaphthalin; NSC 404080; 1,8-Dichloronaftalen; Dichloronaphthalene (1,8-); Perichlornaphthalene (related isomer); alpha,alpha'-Dichloronaphthalene
EINECS	218-121-8

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dichloronaphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, GC analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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