Description

1,5-Dibromonaphthalene is a high-purity brominated aromatic compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for creating complex molecules, particularly in the development of functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the dibromonaphthalene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a key raw material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for creating mesogenic compounds used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: An intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura cross-couplings.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic frameworks, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,5-Dibromonaphthalene
CAS No.	7351-74-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6Br2
Molecular Weight	285.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dibromonaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1,5-dibromo-; NSC 404087; 1,5-DBN; AI3-15300; CCRIS 6051; HSDB 8195; 1,5-Dibromonaftalen; Dibromonaphthalene (1,5-); 1,5-Dibromonaphtalene
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Quality Control

Our 1,5-Dibromonaphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	120 - 124 °C
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.