Description

2-Bromo-6-Chloronaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced organic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Chloronaphthalene
CAS No.	870822-84-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6BrCl
Molecular Weight	241.51 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-chloronaphthalene; 6-Chloro-2-bromonaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-bromo-6-chloro-; 2-Bromo-6-chloronaphthalin; 870822-84-7; 2-Br-6-Cl-Naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Chloronaphthalene 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. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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