Description

7-Chloro-1-Methylnaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative serving as a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise structural modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen and aromatic structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor or dopant material in the development of organic electronic materials and charge-transport layers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Chloro-1-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No.	690224-01-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₉Cl
Molecular Weight	176.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-7-chloronaphthalene; 7-Chloro-1-methyl-naphthalene; NSC 406915; 1-Methyl-7-chloronaphthalene; 7-Chloro-1-methylnaphthalene; 690224-01-2 (CAS); 7-Chloro-1-methylnaphthalene (primary name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Chloro-1-Methylnaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.