Description

2-Naphthaleneboronic Acid is a versatile organoboron compound widely used as a key building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation, particularly in the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction, which is fundamental to pharmaceutical and advanced materials research. This high-purity intermediate is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries seeking to synthesize complex naphthalene-based structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial reagent for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate the naphthalene moiety.
• Material Science & OLEDs: Serves as a building block for creating organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other functional organic electronic materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates the creation of novel polymers and dendrimers with tailored properties through controlled coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthaleneboronic Acid
CAS No.	32316-92-0
Molecular Formula	C10H9BO2
Molecular Weight	172.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthylboronic Acid; Naphthalen-2-ylboronic Acid; 2-Naphthaleneboronic Acid; 2-Naphthylboric Acid; B-(2-Naphthyl)boronic Acid; 2-Boronaphthalene; (2-Naphthyl)boronic Acid; 2-Naphthalene Boronic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Naphthaleneboronic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis pathways.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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