Description

2-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure with a formyl group makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from ligand synthesis to the development of organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with polycyclic aromatic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic backbone structures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for constructing sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research to explore new chemical reactions and to build molecular libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	137869-22-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Formyl-2-phenylnaphthalene; 2-Phenyl-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Phenyl-1-naphthaldehyde; 2-Phenyl-1-naphthoic aldehyde; 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylnaphthalene-1-aldehyde; Naphthalene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2-phenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity (typically by HPLC), and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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