Description

1-(tert-Butoxy)Naphthalene is a high-purity, specialty organic compound characterized by a naphthalene core substituted with a tert-butoxy group. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering steric bulk and specific reactivity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The compound, identified by CAS No. 50337-75-2, is supplied to meet the stringent requirements of process chemistry and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the naphthalene scaffold is required.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, etherification studies, and as a protecting group precursor in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers due to the naphthalene chromophore.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-(tert-Butoxy)Naphthalene
CAS No.	50337-75-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)naphthalene; 1-(tert-Butyloxy)naphthalene; tert-Butyl 1-naphthyl ether; 1-Naphthol tert-butyl ether; 1-(tert-Butoxy)naphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 1-tert-Butoxynaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(tert-Butoxy)Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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