Description

7-Hydroxy-1-Naphthonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a hydroxy group and a nitrile moiety, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a key intermediate for producing high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the creation of naphthalene-based fluorescent markers and sensors for biochemical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hydroxy-1-Naphthonitrile
CAS No.	19307-13-2
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-7-hydroxynaphthalene; 7-Hydroxynaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 7-Hydroxy-1-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 7-Hydroxy-1-cyanonaphthalene; 1-Naphthonitrile, 7-hydroxy-; 7-Hydroxynaphtho[1,2-c]nitrile; 7-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxy-1-Naphthonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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