Intermediates

1-Bromo-4-iodonaphthalene

  • CAS No.63279-58-3
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 1-Bromo-4-iodonaphthalene (CAS 63279-58-3), a key building block for OLED and advanced organic synthesis applications.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

1-Bromo-4-iodonaphthalene is a high-value dihalogenated aromatic compound widely employed as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of functional organic materials. With its dual halogen functionality—bromine and iodine at the 1- and 4-positions of the naphthalene core—it offers orthogonal reactivity for sequential cross-coupling reactions, making it particularly valuable in the construction of complex π-conjugated systems used in optoelectronic devices.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC₁₀H₆BrI
Molecular Weight332.96 g/mol
AppearanceWhite powder
Assay≥98.0%
StorageStore in a cool, ventilated place, protected from light and moisture
Packaging25 kg/drum; custom packaging available upon request

Industrial Applications

This compound serves primarily as a critical intermediate in the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials. Its strategic halogen placement enables precise Suzuki, Stille, or Sonogashira couplings to build emissive or charge-transport layers in next-generation displays and lighting technologies. Additionally, it finds utility in pharmaceutical research as a scaffold for advanced organic synthesis and in agrochemical development where polycyclic aromatic frameworks are required.

  • Enables regioselective functionalization via Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling
  • High thermal and chemical stability under standard handling conditions
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality suitable for scale-up in GMP-aligned environments