Description

(2E)-3-(Naphth-1-Yl)Prop-2-Enoic Acid, trans-3-(Naphth-1-Yl)Acrylic Acid CAS NO 2006-14-6 is a high-purity, conjugated aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a naphthalene ring system. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable organic intermediate and building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, lipophilic aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Functions as a core component or intermediate in the production of electron-transport materials or host materials for emissive layers.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with specific thermal, optical, or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the development of nematic or smectic liquid crystals for display applications.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions, catalysis, and material science.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step syntheses of complex molecules for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E)-3-(Naphth-1-Yl)Prop-2-Enoic Acid, trans-3-(Naphth-1-Yl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	2006-14-6
Molecular Formula	C13H10O2
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-3-(1-Naphthyl)acrylic acid; (E)-3-(Naphthalen-1-yl)acrylic acid; 1-Naphthylacrylic acid; 3-(1-Naphthyl)-2-propenoic acid; (2E)-3-(1-Naphthyl)-2-propenoic acid; β-(1-Naphthyl)acrylic acid; NSC 403697; (E)-3-(1-Naphthalenyl)-2-propenoic acid
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Quality Control

Our (2E)-3-(Naphth-1-Yl)Prop-2-Enoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We can supply material compliant with various customer-specific requirements for pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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