2-Bromonaphthalene

CAS NO.：580-13-2
Empirical Formula: C10H7Br
Molecular Weight: 207.07
MDL number: MFCD00004051
EINECS: 209-452-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-24 19:19:26

What is 2-Bromonaphthalene?

Chemical properties

White or pale yellow powder

The Uses of 2-Bromonaphthalene

2-Bromonaphthalene is used as a raw material in the preparation of biaryls through Suzuki cross coupling reaction. Further, it plays a vital role in the preparation of dyes. It is also used to study potential tumorigenicity.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 32, p. 1607, 1967 DOI: 10.1021/jo01280a069
Tetrahedron Letters, 26, p. 5939, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)98266-2

General Description

Reaction of 2-bromonaphthalene with cuprous cyanide in N-methylpyrrolidone has been investigated. Nanosecond time-resolved resonance Raman spectra of the T₁→T_n transition of 2-bromonaphthalene in methanol solvent has been investigated.

Purification Methods

Purify 2-bromonaphthalene by fractional elution from a chromatographic column of activated alumina. Crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 5 IV 1667.]

Properties of 2-Bromonaphthalene

Melting point:	52-55 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	281-282 °C (lit.)
Density	1,605 g/cm³
refractive index	1.6382
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	methanol: soluble50mg/mL, clear, colorless to yellow
form	Liquid
color	Clear light yellow to orange-brown
Water Solubility	slightly soluble
Merck	14,1426
BRN	1858110
CAS DataBase Reference	580-13-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Bromonaphthalene(580-13-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Naphthalene, 2-bromo- (580-13-2)

Safety information for 2-Bromonaphthalene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.