Description

1,4-Dihydro-1,4-Methanonaphthalene-5,8-Diol is a specialized bicyclic organic compound featuring a fused naphthalene-diol structure with a bridging methano group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for advanced synthesis in research and industrial chemistry. It is primarily sought by professionals in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and materials science for creating novel compounds with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its functionalized bicyclic core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing polycyclic frameworks and functionalized naphthalene derivatives.
• Materials Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in synthesizing novel colorants and photostable dyes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Can be utilized to develop chelating agents and ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dihydro-1,4-Methanonaphthalene-5,8-Diol
CAS No.	3090-47-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	174.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene; 1,4-Methano-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-5,8-diol; 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-methano-1,4-dihydronaphthalene; 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-ethanonaphthalene (common misnomer); NSC 403796; 1,4-Dihydro-1,4-methanonaphthalene-5,8-dione (reduced form); Bridgehead diol derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,4-Dihydro-1,4-Methanonaphthalene-5,8-Diol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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%

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