2-Methyl-1-naphthylmagnesium bromide

Ref. 3D-WAA45090

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-1-naphthylmagnesium bromide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methyl-1-naphthylmagnesium bromide is a homologue of 2-methyl-1-naphthol. It is a catalyst for the asymmetric synthesis of organic compounds. This compound undergoes photodecomposition and has been used in the preparation of chiral benzoic acid derivatives from benzaldehyde. The catalytic reaction proceeds via an enantioselective S N 2 mechanism, with the magnesium ion as a nucleophile. The use of chiral phosphine ligands can lead to enantioselective reactions. 2-Methyl-1-naphthylmagnesium bromide is a tautomeric form that can undergo cross coupling with alkyl magnesium halides.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 245.41 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₉BrMg
• Purity: Min. 95%