Description

2-Iodo-1-Methylnaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the iodine substituent, which provides a reactive handle for cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki, Stille, or Negishi couplings.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require functionalized naphthalene cores.
• Organic Materials Synthesis: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and fluorescent dyes due to the electron-rich naphthalene system modified by the iodine atom.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new organic transformations in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of other high-value, specialty fine chemicals and complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Iodo-1-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No.	36262-68-7
Molecular Formula	C11H9I
Molecular Weight	268.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-iodonaphthalene; 2-Iodo-1-methylnaphthalene; 1-Methyl-2-naphthyl iodide; 2-Iodo-1-methyl-naphthalene; NSC 406903; 2-Iodonaphthalene, 1-methyl-; (1-Methylnaphthalen-2-yl)iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-1-Methylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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