Description

5-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialty chemicals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from ligand synthesis to the creation of novel organic electronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those with extended aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel active ingredients requiring specific hydrophobic and structural properties.
• Material Science & OLEDs: Acts as a precursor for organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials and other electronic chemicals due to its conjugated structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	56432-21-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-5-phenylnaphthalene; 5-Phenyl-2-naphthaldehyde; 5-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 5-phenyl-; (5-Phenylnaphthalen-2-yl)methanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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