Description

1-Iodo-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene is a high-purity halogenated organic intermediate, specifically an iodinated tetrahydronaphthalene derivative. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of iodine for subsequent functional group transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for the development of novel compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with tetrahydronaphthalene or naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and research of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to construct more complex molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene
CAS No.	56804-95-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11I
Molecular Weight	258.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Iodotetralin; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1-iodonaphthalene; 1-Iodo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; Tetralin, 1-iodo-; NSC 404087; 1-Iodotetrahydronaphthalene; α-Iodotetralin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	<0.1%

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