Description

1-(1-Bromonaphthalen-4-yl)ethanone is a specialized brominated aromatic ketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a reactive bromine substituent with a ketone functional group on a naphthalene backbone, enabling precise chemical modifications. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, as well as by manufacturers of advanced materials and organic electronic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce complex aromatic ketone moieties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments requiring bromonaphthalene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Bromonaphthalen-4-yl)ethanone
CAS No.	46258-62-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉BrO
Molecular Weight	249.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromo-1'-acetonaphthone; 1-Acetyl-4-bromonaphthalene; 4-Bromo-1-naphthyl methyl ketone; 1-Bromo-4-acetylnaphthalene; 4-Bromo-1-acetylnaphthalene; 1-(4-Bromo-1-naphthyl)ethanone; Ethanone, 1-(4-bromo-1-naphthalenyl)-; 1-(4-Bromonaphthalen-1-yl)ethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Bromonaphthalen-4-yl)ethanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with research and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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