Description

1,4-Dihydroxy-2Naphthoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile naphthalene derivative ester, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex molecules with specific optical or electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of quinone-based drugs, vitamin K analogs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for high-performance naphthoquinone dyes and organic pigments.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex polycyclic structures and as a ligand precursor.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dihydroxy-2Naphthoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	77060-74-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoate; 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 1,4-dihydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylate; 2-Naphthoic acid, 1,4-dihydroxy-, methyl ester; 1,4-Dihydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dihydroxy-2Naphthoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.