Description

2-Bromo-6-Nitronaphthalene is a halogenated nitronaphthalene derivative, a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its structure, featuring both bromine and nitro functional groups on the naphthalene ring system, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational component for creating specialized azo dyes and high-performance organic pigments.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and components for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Liquid Crystal Compounds: Utilized in the synthesis of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and other functional group transformations.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce bromo and nitro functionalities into polymer backbones to alter physical and chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	67878-77-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	252.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-nitronaphthalene; 6-Nitro-2-bromonaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-bromo-6-nitro-; 2-Bromo-6-nitro-naphthalene; 2-Bromonaphthalene-6-nitro; 2-Br-6-NO₂-Naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Nitronaphthalene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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