Description

5-Benzylacenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable building block for the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel intermediates and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structural unit or dopant in the development of organic electronic materials due to its polycyclic aromatic framework.
• Liquid Crystal & Dye Intermediates: Employed in the manufacture of specialty dyes, pigments, and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Functions as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal or optical properties to advanced polymers and epoxy resins.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzylacenaphthene
CAS No.	4657-91-4
Molecular Formula	C23H18
Molecular Weight	294.39 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Benzylacenaphthylene; 1,2-Dihydro-5-benzylacenaphthylene; Acenaphthene, 5-benzyl-; 5-Phenylmethylacenaphthene; NSC 406908; 5-(Phenylmethyl)acenaphthene; Benzenemethanol, α-(acenaphthylen-5-yl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzylacenaphthene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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