1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%

Name: 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010377

About 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%

1-Chloromethyl naphthalene is a halogenated building block (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 86-52-2 with a typical assay of 90%. Its molecular formula is C11H9Cl and its molecular weight is 176.64 g/mol. It is also known as 1-Naphthylmethyl chloride or 1-Chloromethylnaphthalene.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to yellow liquid to solid. Literature values give a melting point of 32 °C and a density of 1.18 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span cross-coupling substrates, alkylation reactions and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cross-coupling substrates
Alkylation reactions
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010377
CAS Number	86-52-2
IUPAC name	1-(chloromethyl)naphthalene
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₉Cl
Molecular weight	176.64 g/mol
Exact mass	176.0393
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	90%
HSN code	29039990
InChIKey	XMWGTKZEDLCVIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2CCl
PubChem CID	6845

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to yellow liquid to solid
Melting point	32 °C
Density	1.18 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 3261
Synonyms	1-Naphthylmethyl chloride, 1-Chloromethylnaphthalene, 1-Cl-me-naphthalene, 1-CMN, Naphthalene, 1-(chloromethyl)-, (Chloromethyl)naphthalene, 1-Menaphthyl chloride, Naphthalene, 1-chloromethyl-, 1-(Chlormethyl)naftalen, 1-(chloromethyl)naphtalene, 1-(chloromethyl)-naphthalene, .alpha.-(Chloromethyl)naphthalene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% is 86-52-2. It is also known as 1-Naphthylmethyl chloride, 1-Chloromethylnaphthalene, 1-Cl-me-naphthalene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%?

1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% has the molecular formula C11H9Cl and a molecular weight of 176.64 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(chloromethyl)naphthalene.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% can I order?

We supply 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% in Synthesis (90%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90%?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Chloromethyl naphthalene, 90% is classified as hazardous (UN 3261), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.