Description

2-Bromo-1-(4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Ethanone is a specialized brominated ketone derivative of methoxynaphthalene, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for its role in facilitating key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and functional group transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for naphthalene-based therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive bromoacetyl group.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoconductive materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an alkylating agent or electrophile in complex multi-step organic syntheses for academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate in the production of specialized naphthalene-based dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings for creating biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-(4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	5471-35-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁BrO₂
Molecular Weight	279.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Methoxy-1-naphthyl)-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-methoxy-1-naphthyl)ethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(4-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)ethan-1-one; 4-Methoxy-1-naphthyl bromomethyl ketone; α-Bromo-4'-methoxy-1'-naphthyl methyl ketone; Bromo(4-methoxy-1-naphthyl)methanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-(4-Methoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Ethanone 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 structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for critical research and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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