Description

1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1R,2R)- (9Ci) is a chiral, substituted 1-naphthol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and stereochemically defined building block for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries seeking to incorporate complex, optically active naphthalene motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system or anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, optically active pesticides and herbicides where the specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental fate.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective chemical transformations.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of advanced organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or polymers where the naphthalene core contributes to desired photophysical or structural properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new cyclization reactions or stereoselective synthesis protocols.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1R,2R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	503624-63-3
Molecular Formula	C11H12O
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydro-1-naphthol; (1R,2R)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalen-1-ol; (1R,2R)-1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene; (+)-(1R,2R)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydro-1-naphthol; (1R,2R)-1,2-Dihydro-2-methyl-1-naphthalenol; 1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-dihydro-2-methyl-, (1R,2R)-; (1R,2R)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydronaphth-1-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1R,2R)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable and reproducible performance in your synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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