Description

5-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthyl ether and a furan carboxylate ester within its molecular structure. This unique architecture makes it a valuable intermediate or building block for advanced chemical synthesis in research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for creating novel electron-transporting or emissive layers in electronic displays.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Employed to construct complex ligands for transition metal catalysts used in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional furan and naphthalene groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reactions and molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	402736-34-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	282.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-[(naphthalen-2-yloxy)methyl]furan-2-carboxylate; 5-[(2-Naphthyloxy)methyl]-2-furancarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-[(2-naphthalenyloxy)methyl]-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-((naphthalen-2-yloxy)methyl)furan-2-carboxylate; 402736-34-9; 5-(2-Naphthyloxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-(Naphthalen-2-Yloxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, as well as spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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