Description

1,8-Naphthalenedithiol is a specialized organic sulfur compound with the CAS registry number 25079-77-0. This dithiol derivative is a valuable building block in advanced material science and organic synthesis, prized for its ability to form stable complexes and polymers. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and as a ligand precursor in catalysis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key monomer for synthesizing conductive polymers and n-type organic semiconductor materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating ligands for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Functional Material Research: A critical reagent in developing novel materials for sensors, photovoltaics, and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce thiol functional groups into polymer backbones to alter physical and chemical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a derivatization agent or a complexing agent in specific analytical methodologies.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Naphthalenedithiol
CAS No.	25079-77-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8S2
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dimercaptonaphthalene; Naphthalene-1,8-dithiol; 1,8-Naphthalenedithiol; 1,8-Bis(mercapto)naphthalene; 1,8-Naphthalene dithiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Naphthalenedithiol is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and production specifications.

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). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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