Description

2-Cyano-8-Nitronaphthalene is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing cyano and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity for creating new active molecules.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance, nitro- and cyano-substituted dyes and organic pigments.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Materials: Serves as a synthon for creating advanced organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-8-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	23245-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₆N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.18 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Nitro-2-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 2-Naphthalenecarbonitrile, 8-nitro-; 8-Nitro-2-cyanonaphthalene; 2-Cyano-8-nitronaphthalene; 23245-68-3; 8-Nitro-2-cyanonaftalen; 8-Nitro-naphthalene-2-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-8-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown 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.