Description

6-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated naphthalene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique structure, which combines the naphthalene backbone's aromaticity with the electronic influence of a fluorine substituent and the reactivity of a carboxylic acid group. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex fluorinated aromatic compounds in R&D laboratories.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorophores and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	575-08-6
Molecular Formula	C11H7FO2
Molecular Weight	190.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-6-fluoronaphthalene; 6-Fluoro-1-naphthoic acid; 6-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluoro-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 6-Fluoronaphthalenecarboxylic acid; 6-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluoronaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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