Description

8-Methoxy-2-Tetralone is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique tetralone structure, functionalized with a methoxy group, makes it a critical building block for the production of complex pharmaceutical compounds and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with tetralin-based structures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in complex multi-step syntheses, including cyclization and functional group transformation reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a starting material for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for the development of advanced organic materials and liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities in research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of dyes, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methoxy-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	5309-19-3
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methoxy-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 8-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 8-methoxy-; 8-Methoxy-α-tetralone; 8-Methoxy-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 8-Methoxy-1-tetralone
EINECS	226-158-1

Quality Control

Our 8-Methoxy-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality control protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.