Description

5,8-Dibromo-2-Naphthol is a halogenated naphthol derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its bromine substituents, which provide reactive sites for further functionalization, making it essential for constructing complex organic molecules. This compound is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of brominated dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for the creation of brominated organic semiconductors and charge transport materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,8-Dibromo-2-Naphthol
CAS No.	7385-88-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₆Br₂O
Molecular Weight	301.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthol, 5,8-dibromo-; 5,8-Dibromo-2-hydroxynaphthalene; 5,8-Dibromonaphthalen-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-5,8-dibromonaphthalene; NSC 403107
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,8-Dibromo-2-Naphthol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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