Description

4-Chloronaphthalimide is a versatile and high-value organic intermediate characterized by its fused aromatic ring system and reactive imide functionality. This compound matters for its role as a crucial building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, offering a unique combination of photophysical properties and chemical reactivity. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) require this intermediate for developing novel active ingredients and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A fundamental building block for creating electron-transport materials, host materials, and emitters in OLED devices.
• Functional Dye Manufacturing: Employed in the production of fluorescent dyes, pigments, and sensors due to its naphthalimide core.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier to impart specific properties like fluorescence or thermal stability to polymers.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloronaphthalimide
CAS No.	39061-32-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₆ClNO₂
Molecular Weight	231.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione; 4-Chloronaphthalene-1,8-dicarboximide; 4-Chloro-1,8-naphthalimide; 4-Chloronaphthalic imide; 4-Chloronaphthaleneimide; 4-Chloro-1,8-naphthalenedicarboximide; 4-Chloro-1,8-naphthalic imide; 4-Chloro-1,8-naphthalic anhydride imide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloronaphthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications in pharmaceuticals and electronics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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