Description

Naphthalene-1-Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a stable source of the highly reactive naphthalene-1-diazonium cation, facilitating critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, particularly for the synthesis of complex aromatic systems and functional dyes.

Application

• Azo Coupling Reactions: A key precursor for synthesizing azo dyes and pigments with naphthalene backbones, valued for their color fastness and thermal stability.
• Sandmeyer-Type Reactions: Used to introduce halogen, cyano, or thio groups at the 1-position of naphthalene, enabling the synthesis of diverse functional intermediates.
• Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Couplings: Serves as an electrophilic partner in Buchwald-Hartwig amination and related reactions to create aryl amines and ethers.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the surface functionalization of materials and as a monomer for constructing conjugated polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Crucial for building naphthalene-based scaffolds found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene-1-Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	28912-93-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇BF₄N₂
Molecular Weight	242.98 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Naphthalene-1-diazonium, Tetrafluoroborate(1-); 1-Diazo-2-naphthyl Tetrafluoroborate; 1-Naphthyldiazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Naphthalenediazonium BF4; Diazonium Salt of Naphthalene; N1DTFB; EINECS 249-304-8
EINECS	249-304-8

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-1-Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, FT-IR, and HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial-scale applications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, DMF)

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