Description

1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene-1α,2α-Diol is a specialized diol derivative of acenaphthene, a polycyclic aromatic compound. This chemical serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile intermediate for constructing polycyclic frameworks and performing stereoselective transformations in academic and industrial research.
• Ligand Synthesis: Starting material for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fluorescent Dye & Pigment Research: Core structure for developing novel polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene-1α,2α-Diol
CAS No.	2963-86-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dihydroxyacenaphthene; Acenaphthene-1,2-diol; 1,2-Acenaphthenediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-dihydroacenaphthylene; 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene-1,2-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxyacenaphthylene
EINECS	220-989-6

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene-1α,2α-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.