Description

1-(2-Ethylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Propan-1-One CAS NO 6943-07-3 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of naphthalene derivatives. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced synthesis in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research, where precise molecular structure is paramount. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor or core structure in the development of electron-transport or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Utilized as a rigid, aromatic component in the design of liquid crystal molecules and specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex polycyclic aromatic dyes and pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(2-Ethylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Propan-1-One
CAS No.	6943-07-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Propanone, 1-(2-ethyl-1-naphthalenyl)-; 2-Ethyl-1-naphthyl ethyl ketone; 1-(2-Ethyl-1-naphthyl)-1-propanone; 2-Ethyl-1-naphthalenyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl 2-ethyl-1-naphthyl ketone; 6943-07-3; NSC 406106
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(2-Ethylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Propan-1-One is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.