Description

1-Naphthaleneacetamide is a synthetic plant growth regulator belonging to the auxin family. This compound is valued for its ability to influence plant development processes, offering solutions for agricultural productivity and horticultural management. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the agrochemical, horticulture, and plant biotechnology sectors to manage fruit set, prevent pre-harvest drop, and modify plant morphology.

Application

• Fruit Set and Thinning Agent: Used to improve fruit set in crops like tomatoes and peppers, and for thinning blossoms in orchards to enhance fruit size and quality.
• Pre-Harvest Drop Prevention: Applied to fruit trees such as apples and pears to reduce premature fruit drop before harvest, ensuring higher yields.
• Rooting Agent for Cuttings: Employed in horticulture and nursery operations to promote root initiation and development in stem cuttings of various ornamental and crop plants.
• Plant Growth Regulation in Research: Serves as a standard auxin-type regulator in plant physiology and agricultural research studies.
• Vegetative Growth Management: Aids in controlling excessive vegetative growth in certain crops, directing energy towards reproductive development.
• Intermediate for Synthesis: Acts as a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other, more complex plant growth regulators and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthaleneacetamide
CAS No.	86-86-2
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO
Molecular Weight	185.22 g/mol
Synonyms	NAD; 1-Naphthylacetamide; α-Naphthaleneacetamide; NAAm; Naphthalene-1-acetamide; 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid amide; (1-Naphthyl)acetamide; Planofix (component); Fruitone (component)
EINECS	201-705-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Naphthaleneacetamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications for agrochemical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	182°C - 186°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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