Description

2-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its methoxy and nitro substituents which impart unique electronic and steric properties. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of advanced dyes, pigments, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a core structure for creating high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its conjugated nitro-aldehyde system.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex polycyclic structures via condensation and cyclization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a derivatization agent or a standard for chromatographic analysis in method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	681461-67-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO₄
Molecular Weight	231.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-methoxy-1-naphthaldehyde; 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 2-methoxy-6-nitro-; 2-Methoxy-6-nitro-1-naphthaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-6-nitronaphthaldehyde; 6-Nitro-2-methoxynaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Formyl-2-methoxy-6-nitronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Nitronaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in a dark place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.