Description

4-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is a high-purity brominated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a bromine substituent for cross-coupling reactions with a nitrile group for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex organic frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed in the synthesis of compounds for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its rigid, planar structure.
• Functional Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The nitrile and bromine groups can be utilized to create complexing agents for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	92616-49-4
Molecular Formula	C11H6BrN
Molecular Weight	232.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-4-bromonaphthalene; 4-Bromo-1-naphthonitrile; 4-Bromo-1-cyanonaphthalene; 4-Bromonaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 1-Bromo-4-cyanonaphthalene; 4-Bromonaphthalen-1-yl cyanide; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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, 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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