Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Iodonaphthalene is a high-purity iodinated naphthalene derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate for advanced organic transformations. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the iodine and hydroxyl functional groups, which enable precise coupling reactions and further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry research targeting complex aromatic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated aromatic cores.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, leveraging the iodine atom for cross-coupling.
• Polymer and Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways, including Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Iodonaphthalene
CAS No.	97825-81-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇IO
Molecular Weight	270.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Iodo-2-naphthol; 2-Naphthol, 6-iodo-; 6-Iodo-2-hydroxynaphthalene; 2-Hydroxy-6-iodonaphthalene; 6-Iodonaphthalen-2-ol; 97825-81-5; NSC 406902
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-6-Iodonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.