Description

Ethyl 8-(2-Naphthyl)-8-Oxooctanoate is a specialized organic ester compound featuring a naphthyl ketone moiety, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a key building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced research and development. This product is primarily targeted at the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for use in process chemistry and novel compound discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a naphthalene-based scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or advanced polymers where the naphthyl group contributes to specific electronic or structural properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a key intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 8-(2-Naphthyl)-8-Oxooctanoate
CAS No.	362669-46-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	312.41 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(naphthalen-2-yl)octanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-oxo-8-(2-naphthyl)octanoate; 2-Naphthyl 8-ethoxy-8-oxooctyl ketone; Octanoic acid, 8-oxo-8-(2-naphthalenyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-(2-naphthoyl)octanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 8-(2-Naphthyl)-8-Oxooctanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.