Description

3-Iodo-2-Naphthoic Acid is a halogenated naphthoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to act as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as catalyst synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential monomer or intermediate in the development of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and high-performance pigments due to the naphthalene backbone and iodine substituent.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including new iodination and functionalization strategies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Iodo-2-Naphthoic Acid
CAS No.	63212-42-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7IO2
Molecular Weight	298.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthoic acid, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodonaphthalene-2-carboxylic Acid; 3-Iodo-2-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 3-Iodonaphthalene-2-carboxylate; 3-Iodo-2-naphthoic acid; 3-Iodo-2-naphthoate; 3-I-2-NA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Iodo-2-Naphthoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture exposure. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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