Description

1-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a core structure or intermediate in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Utilized in the research and development of nematic and smectic liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitration, etherification, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to create polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Reference Standard: Used for analytical method development and calibration in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene
CAS No.	31108-29-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	203.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-1-methoxynaphthalene; 1-Methoxy-6-nitro-naphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-methoxy-6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-1-naphthol methyl ether; 1-Nitro-6-methoxynaphthalene (incorrect numbering but common alias); 6-Nitronaphthalen-1-yl methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 glass or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.