Description

6-Methoxy-1-Bromo Naphthalene is a high-purity, functionalized naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique bromine and methoxy substituents, which enable precise cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization to create complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions, including Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig cross-couplings.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Methoxy-1-Bromo Naphthalene
CAS No.	83710-62-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉BrO
Molecular Weight	237.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-6-methoxynaphthalene; 6-Methoxy-1-bromonaphthalene; 1-Bromo-6-methoxy-naphthalene; 6-Methoxynaphthalen-1-yl bromide; NSC 403119; 6-Methoxy-1-naphthyl bromide; 1-Bromo-6-methoxynaphthalene; 6-Methoxy-α-bromonaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-1-Bromo Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring consistency and reliability for your most demanding synthesis projects.

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 the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.