Description

Ethyl 5-Acenaphthoylformate is a specialized organic ester derivative of acenaphthene, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex polycyclic frameworks, particularly in advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel compounds with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with polycyclic or fused-ring structures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors and emissive layer materials due to its acenaphthene-based conjugated system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of high-performance dyes and pigments where acenaphthene derivatives contribute to color fastness and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Acenaphthoylformate
CAS No.	101110-21-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	254.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Acenaphthoylformate; Ethyl 5-Formylacenaphthene-1-carboxylate; 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)acenaphthene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Acenaphthenecarboxylic acid, 5-formyl-, ethyl ester; Acenaphthene-1-carboxaldehyde, 5-(ethoxycarbonyl)-; Ethyl 5-formyl-1-acenaphthenecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Acenaphthoylformate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

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, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.