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.
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Applications
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.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- The Grignard reagent has been reacted with N-benzylproline methyl ester in the synthesis of oxazaborolidines (compare (S)-2-Methyl-CBS-oxazaborolidine monohydrate, L09219) for use as chiral auxiliaries: J. Org. Chem., 56, 442 (1991).
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