Description

1-Bromo-2-Cyanonaphthalene is a versatile naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both bromine and cyano substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, enabling the development of novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for creating organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers due to its aromatic structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Cyanonaphthalene
CAS No.	20176-08-3
Molecular Formula	C11H6BrN
Molecular Weight	232.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-cyanonaphthalene; 2-Cyano-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-2-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-2-bromonaphthalene; NSC 404087; 2-Bromonaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; α-Bromo-β-cyanonaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Cyanonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and meet stringent impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored in amber glass or opaque containers. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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