Description

8-Bromo-2-Naphthaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the naphthalene scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for n-type semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and other π-conjugated systems in optoelectronics.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers due to its fused aromatic structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo and aldehyde functional groups make it an ideal substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in universities and research institutes for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromo-2-Naphthaldehyde
CAS No.	841259-41-4
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrO
Molecular Weight	235.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthaldehyde, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromo-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 8-Bromonaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; 8-Bromo-β-naphthaldehyde; 2-Formyl-8-bromonaphthalene; 8-Br-2-NA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-2-Naphthaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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