Description

1-Ethynyl-4-Methoxy-Naphthalene is a specialized naphthalene derivative featuring both an ethynyl and a methoxy functional group, making it a versatile building block for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to create novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system or anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motif can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its rigid, conjugated naphthalene core.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of liquid crystal compounds and other functional materials requiring specific molecular geometry and electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and alkyne-based transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethynyl-4-Methoxy-Naphthalene
CAS No.	61639-32-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-1-naphthylacetylene; 1-Ethynyl-4-methoxynaphthalene; 4-Methoxy-1-ethynylnaphthalene; 1-(4-Methoxynaphthyl)acetylene; 1-Naphthalenol, 4-ethynyl-, methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethynyl-4-Methoxy-Naphthalene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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