1,6-Dibromonaphthalene

1,6-Dibromonaphthalene is a white crystalline solid that has two isomers.

1,6-Dibromonaphthalene is mainly used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It can be used as a ligand for metal ions, such as copper, iron, and zinc. It has also been shown to have selectivities for unsymmetrical molecules with unmodified organic ligands.