Description

2-(2,3-Naphthalimino)Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a specialized triflate ester derivative of a naphthalimide core, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile electrophilic reagent for introducing the naphthalimide moiety into complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, where it is used to build charge-transport materials, and in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key building block for constructing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those containing the naphthalimide pharmacophore for anticancer and antimicrobial applications.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for developing advanced fluorescent tags, sensors, and imaging agents due to the inherent photophysical properties of the naphthalimide structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of functional polymers and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an effective electrophile in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) to form C-N bonds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,3-Naphthalimino)Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	128651-50-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₀F₃NO₅S
Molecular Weight	373.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,3-Naphthalimino)ethyl triflate; N-(2-Triflyloxyethyl)-2,3-naphthalimide; 2,3-Naphthalimide, N-(2-((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)oxy)ethyl)-; 2-(2,3-Naphthalenedicarboximido)ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate; 2-(Naphthalene-2,3-dicarboximido)ethyl Triflate; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2,3-naphthalimide Triflate; Trifluoromethanesulfonic Acid 2-(2,3-Naphthalimino)ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2,3-Naphthalimino)Ethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent hydrolysis.

Specification

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