Description

1-Bromo-2-Ethoxynaphthalene is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile halogenated aromatic ether intermediate. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex organic synthesis, particularly in constructing advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications such as Suzuki coupling reactions and the synthesis of liquid crystals or functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor in the production of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and specialty dyes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for creating biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard for quality control and method validation in chemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2-Ethoxynaphthalene
CAS No.	50389-70-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁BrO
Molecular Weight	251.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-ethoxynaphthalene; 1-Ethoxy-2-bromonaphthalene; 2-Ethoxy-1-bromonaphthalene; NSC 406119; 1-Bromo-2-naphthyl ethyl ether; 2-Bromonaphthalen-1-yl ethyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-2-Ethoxynaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

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%

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