Description

1-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring a naphthalene core substituted with both phenyl and carboxylic acid groups, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological receptors where the rigid, planar structure is advantageous.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific steric and electronic characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a core building block for creating advanced organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce aromatic carboxylic acid functionality into polymer chains, altering thermal stability, solubility, and mechanical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	85679-03-4
Molecular Formula	C17H12O2
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Naphthyl)benzoic Acid; 1-Phenyl-2-naphthoic Acid; 1-Phenyl-2-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid; 2-Carboxy-1-phenylnaphthalene; 1-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; [1,1'-Binaphthalene]-2-carboxylic acid (related); 1-Phenyl-2-naphthylcarboxylic Acid; NSC 406901
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting compliance with internal specifications and research 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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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