Description

1-Bromomethyl-7-Fluoro-Naphthalene is a high-purity, multi-functional halogenated naphthalene derivative designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is a critical building block in the development of complex organic molecules, offering a reactive bromomethyl handle and a stable fluoro substituent on the naphthalene core. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for molecules with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to the planar, rigid naphthalene structure.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties for specialty plastics and coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Stille couplings for constructing complex aromatic systems.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized in research to synthesize fluorescent tags and sensors for biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromomethyl-7-Fluoro-Naphthalene
CAS No.	70631-50-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₈BrF
Molecular Weight	239.09 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Fluoro-1-(bromomethyl)naphthalene; 1-(Bromomethyl)-7-fluoronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-(bromomethyl)-7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoronaphthalene-1-methyl bromide; (7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-yl)methyl bromide; 1-Bromo-7-fluoromethylnaphthalene (common misnomer); 1-Bromomethyl-7-fluoronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromomethyl-7-Fluoro-Naphthalene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR, is supplied with each shipment.

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 away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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