1-Bromo-2-methylnaphthalene

The 1-Bromo-2-methylnaphthalene, with the CAS registry number 2586-62-1, is also known as 2-Methyl-1-bromonaphthalene. It belongs to the product categories of Naphthalene Derivatives; Aryl; C9 to C12; Halogenated Hydrocarbons. Its EINECS registry number is 219-966-1. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₁H₉Br and molecular weight is 221.09316. Its IUPAC name is called 1-bromo-2-methylnaphthalene. What's more, this chemical is clear yellow liquid which should be sealed in cool and dry place.

Physical properties of 1-Bromo-2-methylnaphthalene: (1)ACD/LogP: 4.68; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 4.68; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 4.68; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 2125.14; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 2125.14; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 8381.88; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 8381.88; (8)Index of Refraction: 1.645; (9)Molar Refractivity: 56.61 cm³; (10)Molar Volume: 156 cm³; (11)Surface Tension: 42.8 dyne/cm; (12)Density: 1.417 g/cm³; (13)Flash Point: 137.4 °C; (14)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 51.93 kJ/mol; (15)Boiling Point: 300.9 °C at 760 mmHg; (16)Vapour Pressure: 0.00195 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 1-Bromo-2-methylnaphthalene: this chemical can be prepared by 2-methyl-naphthalene. This reaction will need reagents Br₂, I₂, Fe and solvent CCl₄. The yield is about 91%.

Uses of 1-Bromo-2-methylnaphthalene: it can be used to produce 1-bromo-2-bromomethyl-naphthalene by heating. This reaction is a kind of Bromination. It will need reagents N-bromosuccinimide, benzoyl peroxide and solvent CCl₄ with reaction time of 5.5 hours. The yield is about 60%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC1=C(C2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)Br
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C11H9Br/c1-8-6-7-9-4-2-3-5-10(9)11(8)12/h2-7H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: CMIMBQIBIZZZHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N