Description

7-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic compound serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in research and development. This product is essential for pharmaceutical chemists and material scientists engaged in developing novel active ingredients, organic electronic materials, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS research.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core structure or precursor for electron-transporting or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Synthesis: Used to introduce rigid, aromatic moieties to enhance thermal stability and optical properties in advanced polymers and liquid crystal compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for creating high-performance, color-fast polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and novel aromatic system construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	229006-56-8
Molecular Formula	C17H12O2
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthoic acid, 7-phenyl-; 7-Phenyl-2-naphthoic acid; 7-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, 4'-phenyl-; 4'-Phenyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Phenyl-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-7-phenylnaphthalene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 7-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.