Description

2-Cyano-8-Phenylnaphthalene is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthalene core substituted with cyano and phenyl groups, serving as a valuable chemical intermediate. Its molecular architecture makes it a key building block for synthesizing advanced materials and functional molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core structure or intermediate for electron-transport materials and emissive layer dopants in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or additive to modify the thermal, optical, or electronic properties of advanced polymers and liquid crystalline materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as a key intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast organic dyes and pigments.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms, developing new synthetic methodologies, and creating novel functional molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-8-Phenylnaphthalene
CAS No.	27331-42-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	229.28 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Phenyl-2-naphthonitrile; 2-Naphthalenecarbonitrile, 8-phenyl-; 8-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carbonitrile; 2-Cyano-8-phenylnaphthalene; NSC 163082; 2-Cyano-8-phenyl-naphthalene; 8-Phenyl-2-cyanonaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-8-Phenylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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