Description

4,8-Dihydroxynapthalene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique structural features, offering two phenolic hydroxyl and two carboxylic acid groups that enable precise chemical modifications and complex molecular assembly. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a core structure for creating high-value, color-fast dyes and organic pigments.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Development: Utilized in coordination chemistry to create complexing agents for metal ions in catalytic and analytical applications.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer for producing high-temperature resistant polyesters, polyamides, and liquid crystal polymers (LCPs).
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic methodology development and exploring new chemical entities in corporate and university laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Dihydroxynapthalene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1383578-03-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8O6
Molecular Weight	248.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, 4,8-dihydroxy-; 4,8-Dihydroxy-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid; DHNDA; 4,8-Dihydroxynaphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate; 2,6-Bis(carboxy)-4,8-dihydroxynaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 4,8-Dihydroxynapthalene-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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