Description

1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethanol is a versatile chiral alcohol derivative of naphthalene, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce stereochemical complexity and the naphthyl moiety into target molecules, which is essential for developing compounds with specific optical and electronic properties. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from asymmetric catalysis to the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a chiral auxiliary or resolving agent in stereoselective reactions to produce enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the naphthalene structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Building block for synthesizing chiral ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Precursor for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoresponsive materials due to its aromatic structure.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	57605-95-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanol; 1-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethanol; α-Methyl-1-naphthalenemethanol; (1-Naphthyl)methylcarbinol; 1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl alcohol; 1-Naphthylethanol; 1-Naphthaleneethanol, α-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Naphthyl)Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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