Description

4-(6-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a biphenyl core structure that bridges naphthalene and benzoic acid functionalities. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate or building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific electronic or steric properties. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, potentially for anti-inflammatory or anticancer applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal or optical properties to high-performance polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized naphthalene-based dyes and pigments.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(6-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	107430-57-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight	264.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Hydroxy-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-(6-Hydroxy-2-naphthyl)benzoic Acid; 2-Naphthol-6-biphenyl-4'-carboxylic Acid; 6-Hydroxy-2-naphthylbenzoic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-hydroxy-; 4-(6-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid; Biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(6-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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