Description

4-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique conjugated aromatic structure makes it a critical building block for creating materials with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the development of electron-transport layers (ETL) or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into the backbone of advanced polymers or as a moiety in liquid crystal molecules to modify thermal and optical properties.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Acts as a model compound or a core unit in the development of novel organic electronic materials for transistors and sensors.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in fundamental research on charge transfer, fluorescence, and molecular recognition due to its rigid, planar structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	106359-70-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthylbenzoic Acid; 4-(2-Naphthyl)benzoic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid, 4'-Naphthalen-2-yl-; 4-(Naphthalen-2-yl)benzoic Acid; 4-(2-Naphthalenyl)benzoic Acid; p-(2-Naphthyl)benzoic Acid; 4-Biphenylcarboxylic Acid, 4'-Naphthalen-2-yl Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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