Description

2-Cyano-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a conjugated cyanoacrylate structure attached to a naphthalene ring system. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing advanced functional materials, particularly in the field of organic electronics and photovoltaics. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material manufacturing industries for constructing complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Organic Semiconductors: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductor materials and electron-transport layers for OLEDs and organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells.
• Synthesis of Fluorescent Dyes & Probes: Used to prepare naphthalene-based fluorescent compounds and molecular probes for bio-imaging and sensor applications due to its extended pi-conjugation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with naphthalene cores, particularly in kinase inhibitor programs.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Employed in the development of materials with second- or third-order nonlinear optical properties for photonic and electro-optic devices.
• Polymer & Advanced Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal, mechanical, or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	35688-72-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	251.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)acrylate; 2-Cyano-3-(2-naphthyl)acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Naphthylmethylidenecyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (2E)-2-Cyano-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)prop-2-enoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (2E)-2-Cyano-3-(2-naphthyl)propenoate; 2-Cyano-3-(2-naphthyl)-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 403058
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Cyano-3-Naphthalen-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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