Description

2-[(1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthalenyl)Oxy]Acetic Acid is a specialized naphthalene derivative that serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both phenolic and carboxylic acid functionalities, makes it a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific aromatic ether-acid structures are required.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments due to its naphthol moiety.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in organic and coordination chemistry to develop new ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to introduce specific properties into polymer chains.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block in exploratory chemistry for creating libraries of novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthalenyl)Oxy]Acetic Acid
CAS No.	72836-73-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Hydroxy-2-naphthyloxy)acetic acid; 2-(1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoxy)acetic acid; 2-[(1-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenyl)oxy]ethanoic acid; 1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoxyacetic acid; 2-(1-Hydroxy-2-naphthyloxy)ethanoic acid; Glycolic acid, 2-(1-hydroxy-2-naphthyl) ether; 2-(1-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yloxy)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(1-Hydroxy-2-Naphthalenyl)Oxy]Acetic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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