Description

3-(2-Methylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring high-purity, functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or with complex polycyclic architectures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting, leveraging its rigid, conjugated backbone.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Used to develop specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts, enabling more efficient and selective cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Advanced Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart rigidity, thermal stability, and specific optical properties to high-performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and development of new generation herbicides or fungicides with novel modes of action.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Methylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	691905-24-5
Molecular Formula	C18H14O
Molecular Weight	246.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Formylphenyl)-2-methylnaphthalene; 3-(2-Methyl-1-naphthyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-1-(3-formylphenyl)naphthalene; 3-(2-Methyl-1-naphthalenyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(2-methyl-1-naphthalenyl)-; 3-(2-Methylnaphthalen-1-yl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Methylnaphthalen-1-Yl)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under inert gas when possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.