Description

(8-Iodo-1-Naphthyl)Methanol is a versatile iodinated naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the iodine and hydroxymethyl groups, which enable efficient cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(8-Iodo-1-Naphthyl)Methanol
CAS No.	85864-84-2
Molecular Formula	C11H9IO
Molecular Weight	284.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenemethanol, 8-iodo-; 8-Iodo-1-naphthalenemethanol; (8-Iodonaphthalen-1-yl)methanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-8-iodonaphthalene; 8-Iodo-1-hydroxymethylnaphthalene; 8-Iodo-α-naphthylmethanol; α-(8-Iodo-1-naphthyl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (8-Iodo-1-Naphthyl)Methanol undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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