Description

2-Iodonaphthalene is a high-purity halogenated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of naphthalene-based liquid crystals and other functional organic materials.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Used to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	612-55-5
Molecular Formula	C10H7I
Molecular Weight	254.07 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Iodonaphthalene; 2-Naphthyl iodide; Naphthalene, 2-iodo-; 2-Naphthalenyl iodide; NSC 404044; 2-(Iodo)naphthalene; Iodonaphthalene (VAN)
EINECS	210-300-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	50 - 54 °C

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