Description

1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative of naphthalene, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an aldehyde group, makes it an invaluable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and ligands for metal complexes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of azo dyes, fluorescent dyes, and complex colorants.
• Ligand for Metal Complexes: Acts as a chelating agent in catalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic and sensing applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Schiff base formation, condensation reactions, and the synthesis of heterocycles like benzofurans and quinolines.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Material Science Research: Precursor for organic semiconductors, photochromic materials, and polymeric sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde
CAS No.	574-96-9
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde; 1-Naphthol-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-1-naphthol; 2-Hydroxynaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde; o-Hydroxynaphthaldehyde; β-Hydroxynaphthaldehyde; Aldehyde C, β-naphthol (Schiff's); 1,2-Naphthalenediol-1-carboxaldehyde (tautomer)
EINECS	209-377-4

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality commitment ensures the product meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°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.