Description

2-Fluoronaphthalene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom, enabling precise molecular modifications critical for developing high-performance materials and active compounds. This intermediate is particularly important for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate within their product pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring naphthalene-based scaffolds with enhanced metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fundamental building block for creating fluorinated organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers in display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Employed in the synthesis of advanced fluorophores and colorants with tailored optical properties for sensors and imaging applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi couplings for constructing complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Fluoronaphthalene
CAS No.	323-09-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇F
Molecular Weight	146.16 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Fluoronaphthalene; 2-Fluoro-naphthalene; 2-Naphthyl fluoride; NSC 404080; 2-Fluoronaftalen; Naphthalene, 2-fluoro-
EINECS	206-300-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoronaphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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