(R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol

Catalog Number	ACM13185007-2
CAS	13185-00-7
Structure
Description	(-)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol (DBN) is a synthetic organic compound that has been used for a variety of applications in scientific research. It is an important intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds, including those used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other industrial applications. DBN is also used as a reagent in biochemical and physiological experiments. This paper will discuss the synthesis method, scientific research applications, mechanism of action, biochemical and physiological effects, advantages and limitations for lab experiments, and future directions of DBN.
Synonyms	6,6'-dibromo-(1,1'-binaphthalene)-2,2'-diol
IUPAC Name	6-bromo-1-(6-bromo-2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)naphthalen-2-ol
Molecular Weight	444.1 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C20H12Br2O2
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC2=C(C=CC(=C2C3=C(C=CC4=C3C=CC(=C4)Br)O)O)C=C1Br
InChI	InChI=1S/C20H12Br2O2/c21-13-3-5-15-11(9-13)1-7-17(23)19(15)20-16-6-4-14(22)10-12(16)2-8-18(20)24/h1-10,23-24H
InChI Key	OORIFUHRGQKYEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	(R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used as a reagent in the synthesis of other compounds, including those used in pharmaceuticals and pesticides. (R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol has also been used as a catalyst in organic reactions, as a ligand in coordination chemistry, and as a fluorescent dye for the detection of proteins. Additionally, (R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol has been used in the study of enzyme kinetics, as an inhibitor of enzymes, and as a probe for the investigation of biological processes.
GHS Pictogram	Irritant
Properties	(R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol has been shown to have a variety of biochemical and physiological effects. It has been shown to inhibit the activity of enzymes, such as proteases and kinases, and to act as a fluorescent probe for the detection of proteins. Additionally, (R)-(-)-6,6'-Dibromo-1,1'-bi-2-naphthol has been shown to have antimicrobial activity, and to be effective against a variety of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.