Description

2,4,5-Trichloro-1-Methoxynaphthalene is a halogenated naphthalene derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialized dyes, pigments, and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for process development and high-value synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring a halogenated naphthalene core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a foundational component for producing high-performance, light-fast organic dyes and pigments.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential intermediate or dopant material in the development of electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Employed in research for creating novel liquid crystal compounds and specialty polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes involving polycyclic aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Trichloro-1-Methoxynaphthalene
CAS No.	74298-68-3
Molecular Formula	C11H7Cl3O
Molecular Weight	261.53 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-2,4,5-trichloronaphthalene; 2,4,5-Trichloro-1-methoxynaphthalene; NSC 406913; 1-Methoxy-2,4,5-trichloronaphthalene; Methoxytrichloronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Trichloro-1-Methoxynaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.