Description

Naphthylglyoxal is a versatile and reactive diketone compound, serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a bifunctional electrophile, facilitating the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This makes it an essential raw material for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing naphthalene or fused heterocyclic ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive carbonyl groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in the preparation of complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysis, dyes, and fluorescent probes.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: A valuable starting material for constructing quinoxalines, imidazoles, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles important in medicinal chemistry.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthylglyoxal
CAS No.	22115-06-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Oxo-2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetaldehyde; 1-Naphthylglyoxal; α-Oxo-1-naphthaleneacetaldehyde; Naphthalene-1-glyoxal; 1-Naphthaldehyde, 2-oxo-; 1-Naphthylglyoxylic aldehyde; Glyoxal, 1-naphthyl-; 1-Naphthoylformaldehyde
EINECS	244-764-9

Quality Control

Our Naphthylglyoxal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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