Description

3,3'-(Naphthalene-2,7-Diyl)Dibenzoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a rigid, extended aromatic core. This compound matters for its role as a key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of advanced functional materials, where its specific geometry and dual carboxylic acid functionality are critical. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and production specialists in the organic electronics, polymer, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and liquid crystals.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a crucial monomer for constructing conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a dicarboxylic acid monomer for producing high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and polyesters with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Used as an organic linker or strut to build porous, crystalline MOF structures for gas storage, separation, and catalysis applications.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Incorporated into the core structure of liquid crystalline compounds to influence mesophase behavior and optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require a rigid, multi-aromatic scaffold.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Functions as a chelating or bridging ligand for synthesizing novel coordination complexes with transition metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-(Naphthalene-2,7-Diyl)Dibenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1426343-41-0
Molecular Formula	C26H16O4
Molecular Weight	392.40 g/mol
Synonyms	2,7-Bis(3-carboxyphenyl)naphthalene; 3,3'-(2,7-Naphthalenediyl)dibenzoic Acid; [1,1'-Binaphthalene]-3,3'-dicarboxylic Acid, 2,7'-diyl derivative; BNDA; Naphthalene-2,7-diylbis(benzoic acid); 2,7-Di(3-carboxyphenyl)naphthalene; 3,3'-(Naphthalene-2,7-diyl)bis(benzoic acid)
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Quality Control

Our 3,3'-(Naphthalene-2,7-Diyl)Dibenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.