Description

2-(6,7,8-Trimethoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity, multi-methoxylated naphthalene acetic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with tailored biological and material properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing next-generation herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage its unique aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating complex polycyclic compounds, ligands, or functionalized materials in academic and industrial labs.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for synthesizing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or specialty polymers requiring methoxy-substituted naphthalene cores.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in constructing molecular probes or tags for studying biological processes due to its modifiable acetic acid side chain.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6,7,8-Trimethoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	672919-42-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₆O₅
Molecular Weight	276.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, 6,7,8-trimethoxy-; 6,7,8-Trimethoxy-1-naphthaleneacetic acid; 2-(6,7,8-Trimethoxy-1-naphthyl)acetic acid; (6,7,8-Trimethoxynaphthalen-1-yl)acetic acid; 2-(6,7,8-Trimethoxynaphthalen-1-yl)ethanoic acid; 672919-42-5 (CAS); Trimethoxynaphthylacetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(6,7,8-Trimethoxynaphthalen-1-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.0%
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.