Description

Naphthalene-2,7-Dicarboxaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic dialdehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional, planar structure makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Building block for the production of conjugated polymers, organic semiconductors, and fluorescent dyes due to its rigid, planar structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new crop protection agents and herbicides where specific aromatic interactions are required.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Integral in synthesizing receptor molecules for ion or molecular recognition systems.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in creating cross-linked polymers or resins where dialdehyde functionality is needed.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene-2,7-Dicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	19800-49-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,7-Naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde; 2,7-Naphthalenedialdehyde; Naphthalene-2,7-dialdehyde; 2,7-Bis(formyl)naphthalene; 1,2,3,5,6,7-Hexahydropyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinoline-9-carboxaldehyde (incorrect but sometimes associated); EINECS 243-324-6
EINECS	243-324-6

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-2,7-Dicarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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