Description

4-(6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a methyl ester group, which enables its use in creating complex polymers and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific receptors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring complex aromatic architectures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) with enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of high-performance, color-fast naphthalene-based dyes and organic pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	660825-19-4
Molecular Formula	C20H16O4
Molecular Weight	320.34 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6-[4-(carboxyphenyl)]-, methyl ester; 4-(6-Methoxycarbonylnaphthalen-2-yl)benzoic acid; Methyl 6-[4-(carboxyphenyl)]-2-naphthoate; 2-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-6-(methoxycarbonyl)naphthalene; Benzoic acid, 4-[6-(methoxycarbonyl)-2-naphthalenyl]-; 660825-19-4
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(6-(Methoxycarbonyl)Naphthalen-2-Yl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Every lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, and we support customer audits and regulatory documentation 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 (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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