Description

Naphthalene-1,4,8-Tricarboxylic Acid CAS NO 28445-09-2 is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic tricarboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced organic intermediate and building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and specialty chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Core component in the production of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Used as a versatile organic linker to construct porous coordination polymers with specific surface areas and gas storage properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for synthesizing high-performance, complex polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer for creating specialty polyimides, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a multidentate chelating ligand for various metal ions in catalytic and sensor applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in chemical research for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene-1,4,8-Tricarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	28445-09-2
Molecular Formula	C13H8O6
Molecular Weight	260.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,8-Naphthalenetricarboxylic Acid; Naphthalene-1,4,8-tricarboxylic acid; 1,4,8-Naphthalene tricarboxylic acid; 1,4,8-NTCA; 1,4,8-Naphthalenetricarboxylic acid; Naphthalene-1,4,8-tricarboxylic acid (NTCA); 1,4,8-Naphthalene-tricarboxylic acid; 1,4,8-Naphthalene tricarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-1,4,8-Tricarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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