Description

8-Amino-2,3,6,7-Tetrabromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Iminonaphthalen-1(4H)-One is a highly functionalized, multi-halogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and specialty chemical building block. Its complex structure, featuring amino, hydroxy, imino, and multiple bromine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing advanced dyes, pigments, and functional organic materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials sectors for developing novel compounds with specific electronic or chromophoric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, halogenated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized azo dyes, vat dyes, and high-stability organic pigments.
• Functional Material Research: Utilized in organic electronics for creating charge-transport materials, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a model compound or reagent in organic synthesis methodologies, particularly in bromination and coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Complex Formation: Its functional groups can chelate metals, making it useful for creating catalysts or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Amino-2,3,6,7-Tetrabromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Iminonaphthalen-1(4H)-One
CAS No.	72918-28-6
Molecular Formula	C10H4Br4N2O2
Molecular Weight	515.78 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Naphthalenedione, 8-amino-2,3,6,7-tetrabromo-5-hydroxy-4-imino-; 8-Amino-2,3,6,7-tetrabromo-5-hydroxy-4-imino-1,4-dihydronaphthalen-1-one; Tetrabrominated Aminohydroxyiminonaphthoquinone; 5-Hydroxy-8-amino-2,3,6,7-tetrabromo-4-imino-1(4H)-naphthalenone; 72918-28-6; AI3-52310; CTK8G6681
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Amino-2,3,6,7-Tetrabromo-5-Hydroxy-4-Iminonaphthalen-1(4H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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