Description

6-(1-Naphthyl)-6-Oxohexanoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthalene moiety linked to a keto-carboxylic acid chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecular architectures via its reactive ketone and carboxylic acid groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its specific aromatic and functional group arrangement.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(1-Naphthyl)-6-Oxohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	132104-09-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	256.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxo-6-(naphthalen-1-yl)hexanoic acid; 1-Naphthyl 6-oxohexanoate; 6-(1-Naphthyl)-6-oxohexanoic acid; 6-(1-Naphthalenyl)-6-oxohexanoic acid; 6-Oxo-6-(1-naphthyl)hexanoic acid; ω-Oxo-1-naphthalenepentanoic acid; 132104-09-7 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(1-Naphthyl)-6-Oxohexanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.