Description

3-[(2-Naphthyloxy)Methyl]Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core linked to a naphthyloxy moiety, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This structural motif is crucial for imparting specific electronic and steric properties in advanced material and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic structure for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or core structure in the development of organic electronic materials, including liquid crystals and charge-transport layers for OLED displays.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional aromatic groups into polymer chains, enhancing thermal stability, optical properties, or creating specialty resins.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and high-performance pigments, contributing to color fastness and molecular stability.
• Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and materials science exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(2-Naphthyloxy)Methyl]Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	438464-01-8
Molecular Formula	C18H14O3
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(2-Naphthalenyloxy)methyl]benzoic acid; 2-[(3-Carboxyphenyl)methoxy]naphthalene; Benzoic acid, 3-[(2-naphthyloxy)methyl]-; 3-(Naphthalen-2-yloxymethyl)benzoic acid; 3-[(2-Naphthoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; 3-(2-Naphthyloxymethyl)benzoic acid; 3-(2-Naphthyloxymethyl)benzoic acid CAS 438464-01-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-[(2-Naphthyloxy)Methyl]Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant frameworks for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
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.