Description

1,4-Dihydronaphthalene (CAS NO 612-17-9) is a versatile, partially hydrogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a conjugated diene system within a fused ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for research and industrial chemists working in fine chemical manufacturing, material science, and the development of novel organic compounds.

Application

• As a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex polycyclic structures.
• Utilized in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research and material science as a precursor for novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Serves as a diene component in Diels-Alder reactions for the synthesis of intricate polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Acts as a key starting material in the production of dyes, pigments, and advanced functional materials.
• Used in catalysis research and as a ligand precursor in the development of organometallic complexes.
• Employed as a model compound in spectroscopic studies and reaction mechanism investigations due to its defined structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dihydronaphthalene
CAS No.	612-17-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₀
Molecular Weight	130.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dihydro-naphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-diene; 1,4-Dihydronaphthalene; 1,4-DHN; NSC 66484; 1,4-Dihydronaphthalin; Benzo-1,4-cyclohexadiene
EINECS	210-283-6

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dihydronaphthalene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profile. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to guarantee consistency, traceability, and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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