Description

1,6-Difluoronaphthalene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing fluorine atoms into complex molecular architectures, which can significantly alter electronic properties, metabolic stability, and bioavailability. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemicals: Incorporated into high-performance polymers, dyes, and pigments to improve thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Difluoronaphthalene
CAS No.	59079-67-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆F₂
Molecular Weight	164.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Difluoronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1,6-difluoro-; 1,6-Difluoronaphthalin; 1,6-Difluoronaphtalene; 1,6-Difluoronaphtaline; 59079-67-3 (CAS); 1,6-DFN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Difluoronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.