Description

1,3-Dicyanonaphthalene is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the class of naphthalene derivatives. This chemical serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its rigid aromatic structure and dual cyano functional groups. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific aromatic backbones.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a fundamental monomer or building block for conjugated polymers, organic semiconductors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dicyanonaphthalene
CAS No.	18713-36-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₆N₂
Molecular Weight	178.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Naphthalenedicarbonitrile; Naphthalene-1,3-dicarbonitrile; 1,3-Dicyanonaphthalene; 1,3-Naphthalene dicarbonitrile; 1,3-NDN; 1,3-Bis(cyano)naphthalene; 1,3-DCN
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dicyanonaphthalene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.