Description

2-Naphthalenecarbonyl Fluoride (9Ci) is a specialized organic fluorinating reagent and a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a reactive intermediate, enabling the efficient introduction of the naphthoyl moiety into target molecules under controlled conditions. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex aromatic structures and developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific aromatic fluorocarbonyl groups are required.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fluorination Reagent: Employed in organic synthesis as a source of the fluorocarbonyl group for acyl fluoride formation and subsequent amide or ester coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways involving acyl fluorides.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthalenecarbonyl Fluoride (9Ci)
CAS No.	37827-83-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₇FO
Molecular Weight	174.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthoyl Fluoride; β-Naphthoyl Fluoride; Naphthalene-2-carbonyl Fluoride; 2-Fluorocarbonylnaphthalene; 2-Naphthoic Acid Fluoride; 2-(Fluoroformyl)naphthalene; 2-Carboxyfluoronaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Naphthalenecarbonyl Fluoride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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