Description

2-Bromo-3-Methoxynaphthalene is a halogenated methoxynaphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents on the naphthalene ring system, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for targets requiring naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for the preparation of electron-transport or host materials in optoelectronic devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent in methodological studies and exploratory chemistry for new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methoxynaphthalene
CAS No.	68251-77-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉BrO
Molecular Weight	237.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2-bromonaphthalene; 2-Bromo-3-methoxynaphthalene; 2-Bromo-3-naphthyl methyl ether; 1-Bromo-2-methoxynaphthalene (registry number check advised); NSC 406908; Bromomethoxynaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Methoxynaphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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