Description

4-Aminoacenaphthene is a fused-ring aromatic amine derivative of acenaphthene, serving as a versatile organic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the development of dyes, pigments, and advanced functional materials. It is essential for research and industrial applications in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes, vat dyes, and high-performance organic pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing polycyclic aromatic compounds and heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Employed in the production of organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and other advanced electronic components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Photographic Chemicals: Historically used in the formulation of certain photographic developers and sensitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminoacenaphthene
CAS No.	4657-97-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Aminoacenaphthene; 4-Acetamidoacenaphthene; 4-AA; Acenaphthen-4-amine; 4-Acetamidoacenaphthylene; 1-Aminoacenaphthene; 5-Aminoacenaphthene; Aceanthrylen-4-amine
EINECS	225-082-2

Quality Control

Our 4-Aminoacenaphthene is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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