Description

1-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate is a specialized organic compound featuring a reactive glyoxal moiety attached to a naphthalene ring system. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for synthesizing complex heterocycles and functionalized aromatic systems. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the naphthalene scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Dye & Pigment Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its aromatic backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to introduce the 1-naphthylglyoxal functional group.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Finds application in biochemical research for modifying proteins or creating fluorescent probes via its reactive carbonyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	16208-20-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenylglyoxal Hydrate; 1-Naphthylglyoxal Monohydrate; 2-Oxo-2-(1-naphthyl)acetaldehyde Hydrate; 1-Naphthylglyoxal Hemihydrate; α-Oxo-1-naphthaleneacetaldehyde Hydrate; 1-Naphthoylformaldehyde Hydrate; Glyoxal, 1-Naphthyl-, Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting batch-specific results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	Consistent with hydrate form
Melting Point	Contact for details

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