Description

2-(2-Naphthyloxy)Butanoyl Chloride is a specialized organic acid chloride derivative of naphthyloxybutyric acid. This compound serves as a critical high-purity building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the creation of specialty polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic electronic materials and display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of naphthalene-based dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Chemical Research: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Naphthyloxy)Butanoyl Chloride
CAS No.	65291-29-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₃ClO₂
Molecular Weight	248.71 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Naphthyloxy)butyryl chloride; 2-(Naphthalen-2-yloxy)butanoyl chloride; Butanoyl chloride, 2-(2-naphthalenyloxy)-; 2-(2-Naphthoxy)butyryl chloride; β-Naphthoxybutyryl chloride; 2-Naphthyloxybutyric acid chloride; 2-(2-Naphthyloxy)butanoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Naphthyloxy)Butanoyl Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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