Description

4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized naphthalene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique bifunctional structure, combining an amino group with two carboxylic acid groups on a rigid naphthalene core, enabling precise molecular design. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of naphthalimide-based compounds with potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage its rigid aromatic structure.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a core structure for producing high-performance naphthalimide dyes, fluorescent markers, and optical brighteners.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a starting material for electron-transport or emitting layers in display and lighting technologies.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile linker ligand to construct porous coordination polymers for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research for studying charge-transfer complexes, supramolecular chemistry, and as a model compound in methodological development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	18644-22-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO₄
Molecular Weight	231.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 4-amino-; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalic acid; 4-Aminonaphthalene-1,8-dicarboxylic acid; 4-Amino-1,8-dicarboxynaphthalene; 4-Amino-1,8-NDA; 4-Amino-peri-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid; 4-Amino-H₂NDA; 4-Amino-1,8-naphthalenedioic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-1,8-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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