Description

6-Formylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid functional group on a naphthalene backbone. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a starting material for the preparation of electron-transport or emitting materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Formylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5084-45-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₃
Molecular Weight	200.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-6-naphthoic Acid; 6-Carboxy-2-naphthaldehyde; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6-formyl-; 6-Formyl-2-naphthoic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-naphthaldehyde; 6-Formylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; Naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid, 6-formyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Formylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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