Description

Naphthalene-2,3-Dicarboxaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic dialdehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. Its bifunctional reactive aldehyde groups make it a versatile precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and fluorescent labeling agents. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: A key precursor for developing sensitive chemosensors and fluorescent tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Used to create sophisticated polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a derivatization agent for the HPLC or spectroscopic analysis of amines and other nucleophiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphthalene-2,3-Dicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	70848-82-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxaldehyde; 2,3-Naphthalenedicarbonal; Naphthalene-2,3-dialdehyde; 2,3-Naphthalic dialdehyde; 2,3-Bis(formyl)naphthalene; NDCA; 2,3-NDA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Naphthalene-2,3-Dicarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.