Description

2-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate is a specialized organic compound featuring a glyoxal moiety attached to a naphthalene ring system. This structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors. The compound's reactivity is key for constructing molecules with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing naphthalene-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for the preparation of electron-transport or emissive layer materials in OLED devices.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create complex chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the production of specialized naphthalene-derived dyes and organic pigments.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	16208-21-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthylglyoxal Monohydrate; 2-Naphthaldehyde, oxo-, hydrate (1:1); 2-Naphthoylformaldehyde Hydrate; 2-(Oxoacetyl)naphthalene Hydrate; 2-Naphthyl-α-oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate; α-Oxo-2-naphthaleneacetaldehyde Hydrate; 2-Naphthylglyoxalic Acid Hydrate (obsolete); Naphthalene-2-glyoxal Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Naphthylglyoxal Hydrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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