Description

Naphthalene, 1-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)- is a high-purity, functionalized naphthalene derivative designed for advanced chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical building block for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty materials due to its unique sulfonyl and fluorine substituents. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine and sulfonyl groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components in OLEDs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Fluorinated Compound Libraries: A valuable reagent for creating diverse fluorinated compound libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in universities and corporate R&D labs for fundamental organic chemistry research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene, 1-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)-
CAS No.	59080-18-1
Molecular Formula	C11H9FO2S
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-4-(methylsulfonyl)naphthalene; 4-Fluoro-1-(methylsulfonyl)naphthalene; 1-(Methylsulfonyl)-4-fluoronaphthalene; 59080-18-1; 4-Fluoronaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-1-naphthalenesulfonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene, 1-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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