Description

1-Chloro-8-Iodonaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both chlorine and iodine substituents on the naphthalene core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as cross-coupling reactions and the synthesis of liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly via Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce complex aromatic systems.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to the naphthalene scaffold and halogen handles.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent in methodological studies for new catalytic systems and halogen-exchange (halogen dance) reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the naphthalene structure is required for color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Chloro-8-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	91799-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6ClI
Molecular Weight	288.51 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Chloro-1-iodonaphthalene; 1-Chloro-8-iodonaphthalene; 1-Iodo-8-chloronaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-chloro-8-iodo-; 8-Iodo-1-chloronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-8-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required by our global clientele in advanced chemical synthesis.

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 and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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