Description

4-Oxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a tetralone derivative, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, fused-ring structure and bifunctional nature, offering a critical scaffold for constructing complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a core scaffold for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Used in the production of complex dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials requiring specific fused-ring architectures.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for method development and creating compound libraries for biological screening.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Its carboxylic acid and ketone functionalities make it useful for constructing chiral ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6566-40-1
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-1-tetralone; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-4-oxo-2-naphthoic Acid; 4-Oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Naphthoic acid, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-oxo-; 4-Keto-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic Acid; 4-Oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one
EINECS	229-489-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents. The product is stable under the recommended conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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