Description

3-Chloronaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile chlorinated naphthalene derivative that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for synthesizing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the chloronaphthalene moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for the development of electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its rigid, planar structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and in the synthesis of organocatalysts.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer and Material Science: Utilized to introduce functional aldehyde groups into polymers or to create monomers for specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloronaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	80228-36-0
Molecular Formula	C11H7ClO
Molecular Weight	190.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Chloro-2-naphthaldehyde; 2-Formyl-3-chloronaphthalene; 3-Chloronaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; 3-Chloro-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 3-chloro-; 3-Chloronaphthalene-2-carboxylic aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloronaphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for full traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.