Description

2-(Methylsulfinyl)Naphthalene is a high-purity organosulfur compound characterized by its sulfinyl functional group attached to a naphthalene core. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce sulfoxide motifs into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing sulfoxide groups for targeted biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the naphthalene-sulfinyl structure imparts specific properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor or a functional component in chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport layers, due to its conjugated naphthalene system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies involving sulfoxides.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylsulfinyl)Naphthalene
CAS No.	35330-76-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₀OS
Molecular Weight	190.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methylsulfinyl)naphthalene; 2-Methylsulfinylnaphthalene; Naphthalene, 2-(methylsulfinyl)-; Methyl 2-naphthyl sulfoxide; 2-Naphthyl methyl sulfoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylsulfinyl)Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure the specified 97% minimum purity and identity are met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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