Description

2,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene is a versatile brominated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactivity of its bromomethyl groups, which serve as excellent handles for further functionalization and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the naphthalene core provides structural diversity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its conjugated naphthalene structure.
• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of fluorescent markers, sensors, and imaging agents for biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene
CAS No.	38998-33-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀Br₂
Molecular Weight	314.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene; 1,2-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene; Naphthalene-2,3-diylbis(bromomethane); 2,3-Di(bromomethyl)naphthalene; 2,3-BBN; 38998-33-3; 2,3-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene (stabilized with TBC)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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