Description

8-Iodonaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value iodinated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a reactive iodine handle and a carboxylic acid functional group on a rigid aromatic scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to the naphthalene core.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized as a building block for developing iodine-labeled fluorescent dyes and molecular probes for bioimaging.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Provides a versatile handle for further functionalization via the iodine atom (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira couplings) and the carboxylic acid group.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Iodonaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5088-94-8
Molecular Formula	C11H7IO2
Molecular Weight	298.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-7-naphthoic Acid; 7-Iodo-2-naphthoic Acid; 8-Iodo-2-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-8-iodonaphthalene; 8-Iodonaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Naphthoic acid, 8-iodo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Iodonaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	<20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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