Description

1-[[3-Methyl-4-[(2-Methylphenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Azo]-2-Naphthol is a synthetic organic azo dye intermediate known for its vibrant color properties and chemical stability. This compound is essential for producing high-performance pigments and dyes with excellent lightfastness and thermal resistance. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the plastics, inks, coatings, and textile industries for coloring a wide range of polymers and materials.

Application

• Pigment Manufacturing: A key intermediate for producing high-performance organic pigments used in industrial applications.
• Plastics and Polymers Coloring: Imparts stable coloration to engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers.
• Printing Inks: Used in the formulation of solvent-based and publication gravure inks requiring good weatherability.
• Industrial Coatings: Provides durable color for automotive, coil, and powder coatings.
• Textile Dyeing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes for synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for more complex azo compounds and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[[3-Methyl-4-[(2-Methylphenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Azo]-2-Naphthol
CAS No.	13463-64-4
Molecular Formula	C24H20N4O
Molecular Weight	380.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Solvent Orange 60; C.I. Solvent Orange 60; 1-[(3-Methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenol; 2-Naphthol, 1-[[3-methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-; Azoic Diazo Component 44; Diaphtol TR; Fast Scarlet TR Base; Amarthol Fast Scarlet TR Base
EINECS	236-667-1

Quality Control

Our production of 1-[[3-Methyl-4-[(2-Methylphenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Azo]-2-Naphthol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is tested against established in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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