Description

1-n-Hexylnaphthalene is a specialized alkylated naphthalene derivative, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and performance additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a linear hexyl chain attached to a naphthalene core, provides unique solvating and hydrophobic properties critical for formulating high-performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, lubricant, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to enhance product characteristics or develop novel compounds.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including liquid crystals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Additive: Used as a plasticizer or processing aid to modify the flexibility, flow, and thermal stability of polymers and synthetic resins.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Serves as a component in high-performance synthetic lubricants and fuel additives to improve viscosity index and oxidative stability.
• Solvent & Extraction Agent: Employed as a selective solvent in organic reactions and separation processes due to its specific solvency power.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new material science applications.
• Specialty Fluids: A potential component in heat transfer fluids, hydraulic fluids, and dielectric fluids where specific chemical inertness is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-n-Hexylnaphthalene
CAS No.	2876-53-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₀
Molecular Weight	212.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hexylnaphthalene; n-Hexylnaphthalene; Hexylnaphthalene; 1-(n-Hexyl)naphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-hexyl-; 1-C6H13-C10H7; 1-n-C6H13Naphthalene
EINECS	220-718-9

Quality Control

Our 1-n-Hexylnaphthalene is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.565 - 1.575
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.97 g/mL

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