Description

2-Amino-1-Naphthalenethiol is a specialized aromatic thiol derivative containing both amino and thiol functional groups, making it a versatile intermediate for complex organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure allows it to act as a key building block in the creation of heterocyclic compounds, dyes, and functional materials. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop novel molecules with specific electronic or binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic scaffolds for drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to create sulfur-containing bioactive molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and pigments, particularly those requiring high color fastness and specific spectral properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its electron-donating capabilities and metal-chelating thiol group.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions, metal complexation, and as a protecting group agent in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or a standard for chromatographic analysis of specific compound classes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-1-Naphthalenethiol
CAS No.	53338-20-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NS
Molecular Weight	175.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenethiol, 2-amino-; 2-Amino-1-mercaptonaphthalene; 2-Aminonaphthalene-1-thiol; 1-Thiol-2-aminonaphthalene; 2-Amino-1-thionaphthol; 2-Aminonaphthalenethiol; 1-Naphthyl-2-amino-thiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-1-Naphthalenethiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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