Description

1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene is a versatile brominated naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce two reactive bromomethyl groups into a naphthalene core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and luminescent compounds in display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for producing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to prepare chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: An intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene
CAS No.	58791-49-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀Br₂
Molecular Weight	314.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)naphthalene; Naphthalene-1,4-diylbis(bromomethane); 1,4-Di(bromomethyl)naphthalene; 1,4-Naphthalenedimethanol, dibromide; α,α'-Dibromo-1,4-dimethylenenaphthalene; 1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene (common misnomer, correct is naphthalene); 58791-49-4 (CAS-based identifier)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(Bromomethyl)Naphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.