Description

3-Bromoacenaphthylene-1,2-Dione is a halogenated derivative of acenaphthylenequinone, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique brominated quinone structure makes it a critical building block for the development of advanced organic materials and functional dyes. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with quinone-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-accepting quinone moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance, light-fast dyes and pigments for industrial applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands and catalysts for cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research in universities and corporate R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromoacenaphthylene-1,2-Dione
CAS No.	21170-55-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₅BrO₂
Molecular Weight	261.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromoacenaphthoquinone; 3-Bromo-1,2-acenaphthylenedione; 3-Bromo-1,2-diketohydrindene; 3-Bromonaphtho[1,2-c]furan-1,3-dione; Bromoacenaphthylenequinone; 1,2-Acenaphthylenedione, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-acenaphthenequinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromoacenaphthylene-1,2-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 bases and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be minimized under direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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