Description

Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is a versatile organic building block and key chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its rigid naphthalene backbone and reactive nitrile functional group, enabling diverse synthetic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating high-performance organic dyes and pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to enhance thermal stability or introduce specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	25551-35-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₇N
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyanonaphthalene; 1-Naphthonitrile; α-Naphthonitrile; 1-Naphthalenecarbonitrile; Naphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 1-Naphthyl cyanide; α-Cyanonaphthalene; NSC 6057
EINECS	247-091-8

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-1-Carbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from research to commercial-scale production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	33 - 37 °C
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.