Description

5-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecular architectures, particularly in materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials industries for constructing novel organic electronic materials, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with extended aromatic systems.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), semiconductors, and other optoelectronic materials due to its conjugated structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of high-performance polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Fluorescent Dye & Pigment Research: Utilized in the development of new fluorescent probes, dyes, and pigments for analytical and industrial applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	702707-14-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Formyl-5-phenylnaphthalene; 5-Phenyl-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Phenyl-1-naphthaldehyde; 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenylnaphthalene-1-aldehyde; Naphthalene-1-carboxaldehyde, 5-phenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylnaphthalene-1-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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