Description

4-Fluoro-1-Naphthylamine is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic amine building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to introduce both an amine functionality and a fluorine atom into complex molecular architectures, enabling the fine-tuning of electronic properties and biological activity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients, as well as in materials science for creating specialty dyes and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing high-performance, light-fast azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic components for electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyamides and polyimides with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-1-Naphthylamine
CAS No.	438-32-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈FN
Molecular Weight	161.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-4-fluoronaphthalene; 4-Fluoronaphthalen-1-amine; 4-Fluoro-1-naphthalenamine; 4-Fluoronaphthylamine; 1-Naphthylamine, 4-fluoro-; 4-Fluoro-α-naphthylamine; 4-Fluoro-1-aminonaphthalene
EINECS	207-115-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-1-Naphthylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	62 - 66 °C
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.