Description

6,7-Dimethoxy-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized naphthalene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies due to its naphthalene core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for creating high-performance, color-fast dyes and functional pigments.
• Academic and R&D: Used in chemical research for method development and exploring new reactions of substituted naphthalene carboxylic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7-Dimethoxy-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	37707-78-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₂O₄
Molecular Weight	232.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6,7-dimethoxy-; 6,7-Dimethoxy-2-naphthoic acid; 6,7-Dimethoxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6,7-dimethoxynaphthalene; 6,7-Dimethoxynaphthoic acid; DNCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dimethoxy-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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