Description

5-Acenaphthylmagnesium Bromide is a highly reactive organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, used for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling the efficient introduction of the acenaphthyl group, a polycyclic aromatic moiety, into target molecules, which is crucial for modifying electronic and structural properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for creating novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the acenaphthyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for synthesizing electron-transport or host materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed to prepare specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Advanced Material Science: Used to functionalize monomers or polymers to enhance thermal stability, optical properties, or electronic conductivity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool in exploratory chemistry for constructing novel molecular architectures in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acenaphthylmagnesium Bromide
CAS No.	620607-24-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉BrMg
Molecular Weight	257.41 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acenaphthylmagnesium Bromide; 5-Acenaphthenylmagnesium Bromide; Magnesium, bromo(5-acenaphthyl)-; 5-Acenaphthyl Grignard Reagent; Acenaphthylene-5-ylmagnesium Bromide; Bromo(5-acenaphthyl)magnesium; 5-Acenaphthenyl Grignard; 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylen-5-ylmagnesium Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 5-Acenaphthylmagnesium Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including titration for active Grignard concentration and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and solution concentration. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated development pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this reagent must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures, typically between 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solution in specified solvent (e.g., THF, Diethyl ether)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	0.5 M in solvent (or as specified)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (by GC/HPLC of derived product)

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