Description

(2-Methyl-1-Naphthyl)Acetonitrile is a specialized organic nitrile compound that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique naphthalene-based structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic structures via cyanoalkylation and subsequent functional group transformations.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methyl-1-Naphthyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	69815-53-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	181.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-naphthaleneacetonitrile; 1-Naphthaleneacetonitrile, 2-methyl-; (2-Methylnaphthalen-1-yl)acetonitrile; α-(2-Methyl-1-naphthyl)acetonitrile; 2-Methyl-1-naphthylacetonitrile; 1-Cyanoethyl-2-methylnaphthalene; 69815-53-8 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Methyl-1-Naphthyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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