Description

4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalimide is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate with a distinctive fused-ring structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced functional materials, particularly naphthalimide-based dyes and fluorescent probes. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it contributes to the development of products with specific optical and electronic properties.

Application

• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Synthesis: A crucial precursor for creating naphthalimide derivatives used as fluorescent sensors, biological labels, and imaging agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layers in display and lighting technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel compounds for crop protection and pest management.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to impart specific functionalities like fluorescence or enhanced stability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in chromatographic methods and spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalimide
CAS No.	1742-95-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	212.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-1H,3H-naphtho[1,8-cd]pyridine-1,3-dione; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalic imide; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalenedimide; 1H,3H-Naphtho[1,8-cd]pyran-1,3-dione, 4-amino-; 4-Aminonaphthalimide; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalic anhydride imide; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalic acid imide; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthoyleneimide
EINECS	217-115-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.