Description

α-Methylnaphthalene-1-Acetonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a crucial high-purity intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile naphthalene-based building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of electron-transport or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating high-performance, complex organic dyes and pigments with specific light-fastness and color properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to synthesize novel ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific aromatic and cyano functionalities into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	α-Methylnaphthalene-1-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	24168-42-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	193.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Cyanomethyl)-α-methylnaphthalene; (1-Methyl-1-naphthyl)acetonitrile; 1-Methyl-1-naphthaleneacetonitrile; α-Methyl-1-naphthaleneacetonitrile; 1-Naphthaleneacetonitrile, α-methyl-; α-Methyl-1-naphthaleneacetonitrile; (α-Methyl-1-naphthyl)acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Methylnaphthalene-1-Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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