Description

1-Bromo-6-Methylnaphthalene is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized naphthalene core, which serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise structural modification is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• 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 organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds in display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-performance dyes and organic pigments due to its stable aromatic structure.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and other transformative organic syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-6-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No.	68251-76-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉Br
Molecular Weight	221.10 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-6-methyl-naphthalene; 1-Bromo-6-methylnaphthalene; 6-Methylnaphthalen-1-yl bromide; NSC 403140; Bromo(6-methyl-1-naphthyl)methane (incorrect but sometimes listed); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-6-Methylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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