Description

1,8-Naphthalenedicarbonitrile, 4-Bromo- is a specialized brominated naphthalene derivative that serves as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both nitrile and bromo functional groups, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for molecules with naphthalene-based cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for the creation of electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for synthesizing novel ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Intermediate for the production of specialized naphthalimide-based dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability or solubility.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and cyanation chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Naphthalenedicarbonitrile, 4-Bromo-
CAS No.	465498-41-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₅BrN₂
Molecular Weight	257.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-1,8-naphthalenedicarbonitrile; 4-Bromonaphthalene-1,8-dicarbonitrile; 1,8-Dicyano-4-bromonaphthalene; 4-Bromo-1,8-dicyanonaphthalene; 4-Bromo-NADCN; Bromo-NDN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,8-Naphthalenedicarbonitrile, 4-Bromo- is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support development work from early-stage R&D through to scale-up under cGMP guidelines where required.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.