Description

1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1S,2S)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, stereochemically defined chiral intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise stereochemistry makes it a valuable building block for the development of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, where molecular configuration is critical for biological activity and material properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel, optically active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of advanced, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides where biological specificity is paramount.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for creating chiral polymers and advanced organic materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1S,2S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	669078-67-5
Molecular Formula	C11H12O
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2S)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydro-1-naphthol; (1S,2S)-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalen-1-ol; (1S,2S)-2-Methyl-1-tetralol; (1S,2S)-1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene; 1,2-Dihydro-2-methyl-1-naphthol, (1S,2S)-; (1S,2S)-1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-dihydro-2-methyl-; (1S,2S)-rel-2-Methyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalen-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Naphthalenol, 1,2-Dihydro-2-Methyl-, (1S,2S)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chiral purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to confirm identity, enantiomeric excess (ee), and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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