Description

2-Iodo-6-Nitronaphthalene is a halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both an iodine substituent and a nitro group on the naphthalene ring system, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for creating libraries of naphthalene-based compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the naphthalene core provides specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to the naphthalene scaffold's electronic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or functionalizing agent to create polymers with specific optical or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodo-6-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	58258-68-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆INO₂
Molecular Weight	299.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-iodonaphthalene; 2-Iodo-6-nitronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-iodo-6-nitro-; 2-Iodonaphthalene, 6-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodo-6-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be amber-colored or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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