Description

α-Naphthyl Valerate is a specialized organic ester compound, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it particularly useful in the development of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials where precise molecular architecture is required. This product is essential for research laboratories and industrial manufacturers engaged in organic synthesis, agrochemical development, and the production of performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an acylating agent or protecting group in multi-step synthetic pathways for fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate for esterase and lipase activity assays.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized in the modification of polymers and the creation of specialty monomers for advanced materials.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Naphthyl Valerate
CAS No.	4298-98-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthyl Valerate; α-Naphthyl Valerate; 1-Naphthyl Pentanoate; Naphthalen-1-yl Pentanoate; Valeric Acid 1-Naphthyl Ester; Pentanoic Acid 1-Naphthyl Ester; 1-Naphthyl Ester of Valeric Acid; α-Naphthyl Ester of Pentanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Naphthyl Valerate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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