Description

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-Naphthol is a versatile bicyclic alcohol and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its partially hydrogenated naphthalene structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing tetralin-based drugs, including central nervous system (CNS) agents and cardiovascular medications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Perfumery and Fragrance: Serves as a precursor for musk and other complex fragrance compounds due to its tetralin backbone.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a starting material for creating charge-transport materials and other functional organic compounds for electronic displays.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cyclization reactions and as a chiral pool component for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modifiers: Used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-Naphthol
CAS No.	530-91-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	148.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-naphthalenol; α-Tetralol; 2-Tetralol; 2-Hydroxytetralin; Tetrahydro-2-naphthol; 2-Naphthalenol, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-
EINECS	208-506-8

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-Naphthol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening sealed containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60°C - 64°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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