Description

7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-Ol is a fluorinated naphthol derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value fluorinated aromatic building block. Its core value proposition lies in enabling the synthesis of complex molecules with enhanced properties, such as improved metabolic stability and bioavailability, for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate fluorine into their molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating fluorinated analogs of drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine substitution can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed to create fluorinated monomers and additives that impart unique properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy to polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated dyes and pigments with specific color fastness and spectral properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling and fluorination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-Ol
CAS No.	3132-92-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇FO
Molecular Weight	162.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hydroxy-7-fluoronaphthalene; 7-Fluoro-1-naphthol; 7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-ol; 7-Fluoro-1-hydroxynaphthalene; 1-Naphthol, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoro-α-naphthol; 7-Fluoronaphth-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our manufacturing processes are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP for advanced intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most critical R&D and scale-up projects.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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