Description

3-Nitro-1-Naphthoic Acid is a versatile nitro-substituted naphthoic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymeric materials.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and reaction mechanism exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-1-Naphthoic Acid
CAS No.	4507-84-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7NO4
Molecular Weight	217.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthoic acid, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitro-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 3-Nitronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 3-Nitro-1-naphthoic acid; 4507-84-0; 3-Nitronaphthoic acid; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro-1-Naphthoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed HPLC/GC data, to support your quality assurance protocols. Our standard grade meets the rigorous demands of industrial synthesis, and we can discuss custom specifications to align with your specific project requirements, including compliance with relevant ICH guidelines.

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 the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Observe all local regulations for the storage of chemical substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.