CAS 207611-58-3

2-bromo-1,1'-binaphthalene

Description:

2-Bromo-1,1'-binaphthalene is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which consists of two naphthalene units connected by a single bond, with a bromine atom substituted at the 2-position of one of the naphthalene rings. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and exhibits a crystalline form. It is known for its potential applications in organic synthesis and materials science, particularly in the development of chiral ligands and in the study of stereochemistry due to the presence of the binaphthalene framework. The bromine substituent can participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions or coupling reactions, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, 2-bromo-1,1'-binaphthalene may exhibit interesting optical properties, which can be exploited in the design of optoelectronic devices. As with many brominated compounds, it is important to handle it with care due to potential toxicity and environmental concerns associated with halogenated organic compounds.

Formula: C₂₀H₁₃Br

InChI: InChI=1/C20H13Br/c21-19-13-12-15-7-2-4-10-17(15)20(19)18-11-5-8-14-6-1-3-9-16(14)18/h1-13H

SMILES: c1ccc2c(c1)cccc2c1c2ccccc2ccc1Br

Synonyms:

• 1,1'-Binaphthalene, 2-bromo-
• L66J B- Bl66J Ce [Wln]
• Naphthalene, 1-(2-bromo-1-naphthyl)-