Description

1-Aminonaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both an amine and an aldehyde group on a naphthalene backbone, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and fluorescent compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds for oncology and CNS applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced pesticides and herbicides with specific targeting properties.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Manufacturing: Core structure for creating specialized fluorophores, molecular sensors, and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for heterocyclic chemistry, facilitating the construction of quinoline, acridine, and other fused ring systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as a derivatization agent for the detection and analysis of specific analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Aminonaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	176853-41-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-1-naphthylamine; 1-Naphthylamine-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Amino-2-naphthaldehyde; 2-Amino-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 1-Amino-2-formylnaphthalene; 2-Formyl-1-aminonaphthalene; Naphthalene-1-amine-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Aminonaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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