Description

1-Naphthylmagnesium Bromide is a highly reactive organometallic reagent, specifically a Grignard reagent, widely used in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a powerful nucleophile for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, enabling the synthesis of complex naphthalene derivatives. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries, where it serves as a key building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Precursor for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other advanced electronic materials.
• Reagent for introducing the 1-naphthyl group into complex organic molecules in fine chemical synthesis.
• Used in catalytic processes and cross-coupling reactions to create novel chemical entities.
• Research and development (R&D) applications in academic and industrial laboratories for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthylmagnesium Bromide
CAS No.	703-55-9
Molecular Formula	C10H7MgBr
Molecular Weight	231.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenemagnesium Bromide; α-Naphthylmagnesium Bromide; (1-Naphthyl)magnesium Bromide; Magnesium, bromo(1-naphthalenyl)-; 1-Naphthyl Grignard Reagent; 1-Naphthylmagnesium Bromide Solution; Naphthalen-1-ylmagnesium Bromide
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Quality Control

Our 1-Naphthylmagnesium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as concentration (typically supplied as a solution in THF or diethyl ether), assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures, typically between 2°C and 8°C for solutions. Handle and store away from moisture, air, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Use appropriate ventilation and safety measures.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown solution
Concentration	Typically 0.5M to 2.0M in THF or diethyl ether
Assay (Titration)	>95% (as Grignard reagent)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Water Content (KF)	< 0.1%

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