Description

Naphthalene-2,6-Dicarbonitrile is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its two strategically positioned cyano groups on a naphthalene backbone. This compound matters as a critical building block for the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, offering precise molecular geometry for complex reactions. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for developing active ingredients, ligands, and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic nitrile functionalities.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: The cyano groups can be transformed into various functional groups (e.g., carboxylic acids, amides) to create complexing agents for metal catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-temperature resistant polymers, polyimides, and specialty resins.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a core structure or intermediate for electron-transport materials and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized naphthalimide-based dyes and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Naphthalene-2,6-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	31656-49-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₆N₂
Molecular Weight	178.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dicyanonaphthalene; 2,6-Naphthalenedicarbonitrile; Naphthalene-2,6-dinitrile; 1,5-Dicyanonaphthalene; 2,6-NDN; NSC 163024; AI3-24100
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-2,6-Dicarbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	245 - 250 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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