Description

3-Acenaphthenecarboxylic Acid is a polycyclic aromatic compound featuring a carboxylic acid functional group, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and structural properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials or emissive layer components in electronic displays and lighting.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized polycyclic aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in organometallic chemistry for creating novel ligands and catalytic systems.
• Polymer and Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive for engineering polymers with enhanced thermal stability or optical properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and materials research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acenaphthenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7424-63-7
Molecular Formula	C13H10O2
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acenaphthenic Acid; Acenaphthene-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxyacenaphthene; β-Acenaphthenecarboxylic Acid; 1,2-Dihydroacenaphthylene-3-carboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; Acenaphthene-3-carboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acenaphthenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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 strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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