Description

Dimethyl 1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylate is a high-purity diester derivative of naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylic acid, serving as a critical organic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid, planar naphthalene core makes it a valuable precursor for the production of specialized polymers, dyes, and functional materials with enhanced thermal and optical properties. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop high-performance products.

Application

• Polymer Intermediate: Key monomer for synthesizing high-temperature resistant polymers, liquid crystal polymers (LCPs), and engineering plastics.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for producing naphthalimide-based fluorescent dyes, optical brighteners, and advanced pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic structures.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials and small-molecule semiconductors in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Utilized as an organic linker in the construction of porous coordination polymers for catalysis and gas storage.
• Chemical Research: Valuable building block in organic synthesis for creating novel ligands, catalysts, and supramolecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylate
CAS No.	10060-33-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12O4
Molecular Weight	244.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl Naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylate; 1,8-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalene; DMND; Methyl 1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylate; 1,8-Naphthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Naphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
EINECS	233-200-6

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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