Description

5-Methoxynaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure for creating charge-transport materials and emissive layers in electronic displays.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing high-performance naphthalene-based dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed to introduce functional naphthalene units into polymers for enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and materials science exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxynaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	51934-37-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5-methoxy-; 5-Methoxy-1-naphthoic acid; 5-Methoxynaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-5-methoxynaphthalene; 5-Methoxy-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 5-MONA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxynaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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