Description

2-Naphthylpyridine CAS NO 76759-26-7 is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a pyridine ring fused to a naphthalene system. This unique structure makes it a valuable organic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with specific electronic or binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a nitrogen-donor ligand for transition metal catalysts in various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its conjugated π-system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for constructing more complex polycyclic aromatic systems and specialty chemicals in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthylpyridine
CAS No.	76759-26-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	205.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Naphthalen-2-yl)pyridine; 2-(2-Naphthyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridinylnaphthalene; β-Naphthylpyridine; Naphthalen-2-yl-pyridine; 2-Naphthalenylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-(2-naphthalenyl)-; 2-Naphthyl-pyridin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Naphthylpyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.