Description

1-Hydroxy-3-Iodonaphthalene is a halogenated naphthol derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and an iodine substituent on the naphthalene ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules through cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require high-purity, specialized building blocks for drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Sonogashira cross-couplings.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-3-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	90800-20-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇IO
Molecular Weight	270.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Iodo-1-naphthol; 1-Naphthol, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodonaphthalen-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-3-iodonaphthalene; 3-Iodo-1-hydroxynaphthalene; NSC 406129; 3-Iodo-α-naphthol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-3-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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