Description

Methyl 8-Hydroxy-1-Naphthoate is a high-purity organic ester derivative of 1-naphthoic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the hydroxyl and ester functional groups, enabling precise chemical modifications for advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with naphthalene-based structures for anti-inflammatory or anticancer applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its fused aromatic system.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays.
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability, UV absorption, or specific binding sites.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex polycyclic structures and conducting regioselective reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 8-Hydroxy-1-Naphthoate
CAS No.	5247-86-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 8-hydroxynaphthalene-1-carboxylate; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 8-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 8-Hydroxy-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 8-hydroxy-1-naphthalenecarboxylate; 8-Methoxycarbonyl-1-naphthol; 1-Carbomethoxy-8-hydroxynaphthalene
EINECS	226-049-8

Quality Control

Our Methyl 8-Hydroxy-1-Naphthoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles as verified by HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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