Description

1-Naphthoyl Chloride is a key aromatic acid chloride derivative, widely recognized as a versatile and reactive building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 1-naphthoyl moiety, a valuable structural motif, into target molecules through acylation reactions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create advanced compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the naphthoyl group enhances biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing naphthalene-based dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters, to alter material properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of complex organic ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Naphthoyl Chloride
CAS No.	879-18-5
Molecular Formula	C11H7ClO
Molecular Weight	190.63 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenecarbonyl chloride; α-Naphthoyl chloride; Naphthalene-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-Carboxynaphthalene chloride; NSC 404087; α-Naphthoyl chloride; 1-Naphthoic acid chloride
EINECS	212-904-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Naphthoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profile analysis by GC/HPLC, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality assurance protocols.

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 hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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