Description

(-)-1,5-Acenaphthenedicarboxylic Acid CAS NO 51869-99-9 is a high-purity, chiral organic compound belonging to the class of polycyclic aromatic dicarboxylic acids. This specific enantiomer is a critical chiral building block and ligand precursor for advanced chemical synthesis, offering precise stereochemical control. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting specific biological pathways.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Used as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands in transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective synthesis reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the creation of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides where biological activity is enantiomer-dependent.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functional component in the development of chiral polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced functional materials.
• Analytical Standard: Utilized as a high-purity reference standard in chromatographic analysis and method development for quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-1,5-Acenaphthenedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	51869-99-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	242.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-1,5-Acenaphthenedicarboxylic Acid; (1S)-Acenaphthene-1,5-dicarboxylic Acid; (S)-Acenaphthene-1,5-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,5-Acenaphthenedicarboxylic Acid, (-)-; L-Acenaphthene-1,5-dicarboxylic Acid; Acenaphthene-1,5-dicarboxylic Acid, (S)-; 51869-99-9
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Quality Control

Our (-)-1,5-Acenaphthenedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.