Description

6-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative of naphthalene, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and an aldehyde group, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Intermediate for the production of high-performance dyes, optical brighteners, and organic pigments.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes in catalysis and material science applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing naphthalene-based heterocycles and complex organic molecules in R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde
CAS No.	78119-82-1
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-6-hydroxynaphthalene; 6-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 6-Hydroxynaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-6-naphthaldehyde; 6-Hydroxy-β-naphthaldehyde; 6-Hydroxynaphth-2-al; 6-Hydroxy-2-aldonaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-2-Naphthaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	142 - 147 °C
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.