Description

5-Nitro-2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene is a specialized nitro-substituted dihydroxynaphthalene derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both nitro and hydroxyl groups on the naphthalene ring, makes it valuable for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and binding properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitro-aromatic reactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing azo dyes, naphthol AS derivatives, and other high-performance colorants with enhanced lightfastness.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying nitro-aromatic chemistry, oxidation-reduction processes, and as a ligand precursor in coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, sensors, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-accepting nitro group.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic method development.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Nitro-2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene
CAS No.	77542-54-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇NO₄
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydroxy-5-nitronaphthalene; 5-Nitro-2,3-naphthalenediol; 5-Nitro-2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene; 1-Nitro-5,6-dihydroxynaphthalene; 5-Nitronaphthalene-2,3-diol; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Nitro-2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We ensure consistent high purity and identity through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown 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	≤ 10 ppm

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