Description

2-Naphthalen-2-Ylsulfanylethanol CAS NO 17225-95-5 is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a naphthalene core linked to an ethanol moiety via a thioether bridge. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex chemical structures, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and material science industries for its role as a building block in the creation of novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a naphthalene-based scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for the preparation of ligands, catalysts, or other specialty chemicals requiring a thioether-linked aromatic system.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the naphthalene group for color and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthalen-2-Ylsulfanylethanol
CAS No.	17225-95-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂OS
Molecular Weight	204.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Naphthalen-2-yl)sulfanyl]ethanol; 2-(2-Naphthylthio)ethanol; β-(2-Naphthylmercapto)ethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl 2-naphthyl sulfide; 2-(2-Naphthylsulfanyl)ethan-1-ol; 2-Naphthyl β-hydroxyethyl sulfide; 2-(2-Naphthalenylthio)ethanol; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Naphthalen-2-Ylsulfanylethanol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your research and development specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.