Description

Potassium Naphtholate is an organometallic salt derived from naphthol, serving as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a strong base and nucleophile, enabling critical condensation and polymerization reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals requiring naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in condensation polymerization reactions for producing specialty resins and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong base for deprotonation and as a nucleophile in various carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of naphthalene-based dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Naphtholate
CAS No.	19402-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H7KO
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 1-Naphtholate; Potassium 1-Naphthoxide; 1-Naphthol, potassium salt; 1-Naphthalenol, potassium salt; Naphthalen-1-ol, potassium derivative; Potassium α-naphtholate; 1-Hydroxynaphthalene potassium salt
EINECS	243-076-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Naphtholate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Potassium Naphtholate)	Min. 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	To be specified on COA

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