Description

2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Naphthalene is a high-purity, multi-functional naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it an exceptionally valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery, crop protection agents, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structural unit in the manufacture of advanced electronic materials for displays and lighting, leveraging its planar naphthalene core and halogenated motifs.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other catalytic reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties such as flame retardancy, thermal stability, or altered refractive indices.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Naphthalene
CAS No.	853017-60-4
Molecular Formula	C11H6BrF3
Molecular Weight	275.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene; 6-Bromo-2-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene; 1-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 853017-60-4; 2-Br-6-CF3-Naphthalene; 2-Bromo-6-trifluoromethylnaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Naphthalene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.