Description

(4-Cyanonaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyano group and a carboxylic acid functionality, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active ingredients, functional materials, and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for the preparation of electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast naphthalimide dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers to alter their physical, chemical, or electronic properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Cyanonaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	68634-82-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	211.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, 4-cyano-; 4-Cyano-1-naphthaleneacetic acid; (4-Cyano-1-naphthyl)acetic acid; 2-(4-Cyano-1-naphthyl)acetic acid; 4-Cyanonaphthalene-1-acetic acid; 1-Naphthylacetic acid, 4-cyano-; 68634-82-2 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of (4-Cyanonaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, is performed. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and custom purity grades can be developed to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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