Description

5-Amino-1-Naphthonitrile is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an amino and a nitrile functional group on a naphthalene backbone, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional dyes. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial precursor for high-value azo dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-1-Naphthonitrile
CAS No.	72016-73-0
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2
Molecular Weight	168.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyano-5-naphthylamine; 5-Amino-1-cyanonaphthalene; 1-Naphthonitrile, 5-amino-; 5-Amino-1-naphthalenecarbonitrile; 5-Aminonaphthalene-1-carbonitrile; 5-Amino-α-naphthonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-1-Naphthonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial-scale production, with specifications available to support regulatory filings.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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