Description

2-Nitro-6-Phenylnaphthalene is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and material science laboratories for creating novel compounds with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, especially those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and phenyl groups impart specific bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a potential building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and colorants for industrial applications.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Can be utilized in the research and synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies in nitration chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Nitro-6-Phenylnaphthalene
CAS No.	103393-05-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	249.27 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Phenyl-2-nitronaphthalene; 2-Nitro-6-phenylnaphthalene; 2-Nitro-6-phenyl-naphthalene; NSC 406915; Nitro-phenyl-naphthalene derivative; 6-Phenyl-2-nitro-naphthalene; 2-Nitro-6-phenyl-naphthalene (alternative spacing)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Nitro-6-Phenylnaphthalene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant methods are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.