Description

2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene-1,5-Dicarbaldehyde is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic dialdehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique bifunctional reactivity, serving as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing heterocycles, ligands, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Core material for producing high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its conjugated structure.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Production: Used to synthesize sophisticated polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and adhesives.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Essential reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene-1,5-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	7235-47-4
Molecular Formula	C13H8O4
Molecular Weight	228.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Diformyl-2,6-dihydroxynaphthalene; 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,5-naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde; 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene-1,5-dialdehyde; Naphthalene-1,5-dicarboxaldehyde, 2,6-dihydroxy-; 2,6-Dihydroxy-1,5-naphthalenedicarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene-1,5-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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