CAS 3378-82-3: 1-Bromo-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde

1-Bromo-2-naphthaldehyde

1-Bromo-2-naphthaldehyde is a reactive aldehyde that reacts with alkyl halides to form unsymmetrical adducts. This compound undergoes intramolecular hydrogenation and can be used as an excellent starting material for synthesizing ferrocenes. 1-Bromo-2-naphthaldehyde is also used in the synthesis of photochromic compounds, which are compounds that change color when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. 1-Bromo-2-naphthaldehyde undergoes protonation and forms hydrogen bonds with other molecules, making it useful for research on hydrogen bonding.