Description

1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive iodomethyl group, which facilitates efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations under mild conditions. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for naphthalene-based drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed to create novel organometallic complexes and catalytic systems.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Building block for developing naphthalene-derived fluorescent tags and sensors for biochemical applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and radical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene
CAS No.	24471-54-3
Molecular Formula	C11H9I
Molecular Weight	268.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Iodomethyl)naphthalene; (1-Naphthylmethyl) iodide; α-Iodomethylnaphthalene; Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl iodide; 1-Naphthylmethyl iodide; 1-(Iodomethyl)naphthalene; 1-Methylnaphthalene, α-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Iodomethyl)-Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele in research and production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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