Description

1-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Propan-1-Ol is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthalene core linked to a propanol chain, serving as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides a rigid aromatic scaffold that is critical for modulating the physical and electronic properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the naphthalene moiety can contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or core structure in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, where its planar, conjugated system is valuable for charge transport.
• Fine Chemical & Catalyst Ligand: Employed in the preparation of complex fine chemicals and as a backbone for developing novel asymmetric catalyst ligands.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to alter thermal properties, rigidity, or refractive index for specialized coatings and resins.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and process chemistry development within research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Propan-1-Ol
CAS No.	132154-59-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthalenepropanol; 1-(2-Naphthyl)-1-propanol; β-(2-Naphthyl)propyl alcohol; 2-Naphthylpropyl alcohol; 3-(Naphthalen-2-yl)propan-1-ol; 1-Propanol, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)-; 2-(3-Hydroxypropyl)naphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(Naphthalen-2-Yl)Propan-1-Ol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical customers and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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