Description

Naphthalene 1,4-Dicarboxaldehyde CAS NO 38153-01-4 is a versatile aromatic dialdehyde building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional aldehyde groups make it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Functional Material Development: Building block for organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of high-performance dyes and organic pigments.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce reactive aldehyde groups for cross-linking applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene 1,4-Dicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	38153-01-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde; Naphthalene-1,4-dialdehyde; 1,4-Naphthalenedialdehyde; 1,4-Diformylnaphthalene; 1,4-Naphthalenedicarbaldehyde; Naphthalene-1,4-dicarbaldehyde; 1,4-NDA; 1,4-Naphthalene Dicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene 1,4-Dicarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.