Description

1-Acenaphthenone is a versatile organic compound belonging to the polycyclic aromatic ketone class, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specialized optical and electronic properties. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and the production of functional materials such as dyes, pigments, and organic semiconductors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the preparation of ligands, catalysts, and other specialty chemicals for research and industrial processes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the production of high-performance colorants and optical brighteners.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photoconductors, and other electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel crop protection agents and specialty agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Acenaphthenone
CAS No.	2235-15-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8O
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Acenaphthen-1-one; 1-Oxoacenaphthene; 1-Acenaphthenon; Acenaphthenone; NSC 403697; 1-Ketoacenaphthene; 1-Acenaphthenyl ketone; α-Acenaphthenone
EINECS	218-789-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Acenaphthenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that includes results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	119 - 123 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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