Description

3-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where its unique fluorine-substituted naphthalene core imparts desirable electronic and metabolic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving charge transport and device efficiency.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine functionality into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination reactions and creating novel fluorinated compounds.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments that offer superior lightfastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	575-07-5
Molecular Formula	C11H7FO2
Molecular Weight	190.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-3-naphthoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-1-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 3-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-3-fluoronaphthalene; 3-Fluoro-1-naphthoic Acid; 3-Fluoronaphthoic Acid; 1-Fluoro-3-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 3-Fluoronaphthalenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.