Description

1-Bromo-3-Chloronaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, polyaromatic scaffold with two distinct halogen handles for selective functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active ingredients, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the naphthalene core for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core unit or dopant in the development of electron-transporting or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal Compounds: Serves as a rigid, anisotropic building block for creating high-performance liquid crystal mixtures used in displays.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments with excellent lightfastness.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions to create biaryl and complex heterocyclic systems.
• Polymer Science: Monomer for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique thermal, optical, or electronic properties.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-3-Chloronaphthalene
CAS No.	51671-06-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	241.51 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-3-chloronaphthalene; NSC 406908; Naphthalene, 1-bromo-3-chloro-; 1-Bromo-3-chloro-naphthalene; 3-Chloro-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Br-3-Cl-Naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-3-Chloronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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