Description

Naphthalene-1,6-Dicarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic dialdehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional aldehyde groups make it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, including macrocycles, polymers, and functional ligands. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, where precise molecular control is paramount for developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing fused heterocyclic systems and complex molecular scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), leveraging its rigid naphthalene backbone and two aldehyde coordination sites.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, such as polyimines and polyamides, contributing to thermal stability and specific optical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic-aldehyde functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a precursor for the synthesis of advanced organic dyes and pigments, where the naphthalene core provides color and stability.
• Material Science: Utilized in creating organic electronic materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials due to its conjugated structure and electron-accepting aldehyde groups.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Naphthalene-1,6-Dicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	102877-82-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde; 1,6-Naphthalenedicarbonal; Naphthalene-1,6-dialdehyde; 1,6-Bis(formyl)naphthalene; 1,6-Naphthaldehyde; NDC
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-1,6-Dicarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are 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 handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. 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.