Description

5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5-Oxonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate characterized by its fused bicyclic structure containing both ketone and nitrile functional groups. This compound matters as a versatile building block for the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive ketone and nitrile groups enable diverse chemical transformations, including cyclizations, reductions, and nucleophilic additions.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor for the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5-Oxonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	138764-20-2
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5-oxonaphthalene; 5-Oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5-oxo-1-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 1-Cyano-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5-naphthalenone; 5-Oxo-1-cyano-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene; 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1-cyano-5-naphthalenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5-Oxonaphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

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%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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