Description

4-(Naphthalen-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthalene moiety linked via an ether-oxygen to a butanoic acid chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate or building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating more complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and material science sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those requiring naphthalene-based scaffolds for biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and advanced display components.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the naphthalene group contributes to color and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Naphthalen-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	16563-45-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Naphthyloxy)butyric Acid; 4-(Naphthalen-1-yloxy)butanoic Acid; 1-Naphthoxybutyric Acid; 4-(1-Naphthalenyloxy)butanoic Acid; γ-(1-Naphthyloxy)butyric Acid; 4-(Naphthalen-1-yloxy)butyric Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-[(1-naphthalenyl)oxy]-; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Naphthalen-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.