Description

1,4-Naphthoquinone,6-Ethyl- is a specialized alkylated naphthoquinone derivative, a class of compounds valued for their role as chemical intermediates and building blocks in organic synthesis. Its distinct structure makes it a crucial precursor for developing advanced materials, including dyes, pigments, and functional polymers. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a core intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in quinone chemistry and the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Electrochemical Material Development: Investigated for use in components for energy storage devices and sensors due to its redox-active quinone moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Naphthoquinone,6-Ethyl-
CAS No.	13378-87-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Ethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; 6-Ethylnaphthalene-1,4-dione; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 6-ethyl-; 6-Ethyl-1,4-naphthalenedione; Ethylnaphthoquinone; 6-Ethyl-p-naphthoquinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Naphthoquinone,6-Ethyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.