Description

1-Bromo-4-Phenylnaphthalene is a high-value, polycyclic aromatic compound featuring a bromine substituent, making it a versatile intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries who require precise, high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the development of novel hole-transporting materials (HTMs) or host materials for electroluminescent devices due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into monomers for producing high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-4-Phenylnaphthalene
CAS No.	59951-65-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁Br
Molecular Weight	283.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenyl-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-4-phenylnaphthalene; 4-Phenyl-1-naphthyl bromide; 1-Bromo-4-(phenyl)naphthalene; NSC 406903; 1-Bromo-4-phenyl-naphthalene; (4-Phenylnaphthalen-1-yl)bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromo-4-Phenylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment 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. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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