6-Bromo-2-naphthol, CAS No. 15231-91-1

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15231-91-1

Catalog No. EBD41945

CAS 15231-91-1

Name 6-Bromo-2-naphthol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Bromo-6naphtol-2 Bromo-6naphtol-2[French] NSC17563 2-Naphthalenol,6-bromo- 2-Naphthalenol,6-bromo-(9CI) 2-Naphthol,6-bromo- 6-bromonaphthalen-2-ol AI3-18464 6-Bromo-2-naphthol 6-bromo-2-naphtho 6-bromonaphthol-2 8-bromo-2-naphthol 6-bromo-2-naphthaleno 6-bromo-beta-naphthol 6-bromo-2-naphthalenol 6-bromo-naphthalen-2-ol 6-bromonaphthalene-2-ol 6-bromo2-hydroxynaphthalene 2-bromo-6-hydroxynaphthalene 2-hydroxy-6-bromonaphthalene 6-hydroxy-2-bromonaphthalene

Molecular Formula: C10H7BrO

Molecular Weight: 223.07

MDL Number: MFCD00004081

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds

Product Description:

6-Bromo-2-naphthol is an organic compound featuring a naphthalene core substituted with a bromine atom at the 6-position and a hydroxyl group at the 2-position. It serves as a versatile and crucial building block in the synthesis of advanced organic materials. Its primary and most significant application is in the field of organic electronics and optoelectronics. It is a key precursor for the synthesis of various high-performance organic semiconductors, particularly those used in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs). For instance, it is used to construct naphthalene-based chromophores, host materials, and electron-transporting materials. The bromine atom provides an excellent handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille, or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings), allowing for the precise construction of complex π-conjugated systems essential for these devices. From a synthetic chemistry perspective, it is also classified as a halogenated aromatic compound, making it a valuable organic synthesis building block for constructing larger polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other functional molecules beyond material science applications.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 122-124 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 353.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 167.8 °C

Density: 1.614 g/cm3

Storage: Store at RT.

Analytical Data

Appearance: off-white to beige powder