Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-1-Naphthalenecarboxylate is a high-purity brominated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise building blocks for drug discovery and functional material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing naphthalene cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing advanced dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functional monomer for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Academic & Contract Research: Critical reagent for methodological development and complex molecule synthesis in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-1-Naphthalenecarboxylate
CAS No.	91271-31-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁BrO₂
Molecular Weight	279.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1-naphthoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromonaphthalene-1-carboxylate; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-, ethyl ester; 5-Bromonaphthalene-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 5-Bromo-1-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 5-Bromonaphthoate; 5-Bromo-1-naphthylcarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-1-Naphthalenecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

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.