Description

2-Bromo-6-Iodonaphthalene is a high-purity, multi-halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling precise cross-coupling reactions essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides by introducing the naphthalene core with specific halogen handles.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a foundational unit for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to create sophisticated polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Building block for conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic photovoltaics and semiconductor research.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags due to the distinct reactivity of bromine and iodine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	389806-32-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆BrI
Molecular Weight	332.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-iodonaphthalene; 6-Iodo-2-bromonaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-bromo-6-iodo-; 2-Br-6-I-Naphthalene; 2-Bromo-6-iodo-naphthalin; 389806-32-0; 2-Bromo-6-iodanyl-naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates, ensuring traceability and consistency for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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 the container sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.