Description

Naphtho[2,3-C]Furan, 1,3-Dihydro-6-Methoxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic compound belonging to the furan-fused naphthalene class, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique polycyclic structure makes it a critical building block for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules. This high-purity chemical is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in fine chemical synthesis, agrochemical development, and organic electronics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with fused-ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require complex heterocyclic cores.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting materials due to its extended π-conjugated system.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cyclization and cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Potential use in constructing complex ligand frameworks for catalytic applications in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Naphtho[2,3-C]Furan, 1,3-Dihydro-6-Methoxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	816463-33-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dihydro-6-methoxy-4-methylnaphtho[2,3-c]furan; 6-Methoxy-4-methyl-1,3-dihydronaphtho[2,3-c]furan; 4-Methyl-6-methoxynaphtho[2,3-c]furan-1(3H)-one (tautomer); Naphtho[2,3-c]furan-1(3H)-one, 6-methoxy-4-methyl-; 816463-33-9; 6-Methoxy-4-methyl-1,3-dihydrobenzo[g]isobenzofuran; Light-sensitive naphthofuran derivative.
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Quality Control

Our Naphtho[2,3-C]Furan, 1,3-Dihydro-6-Methoxy-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, are validated to provide reliable specifications for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under subdued lighting or using amber glass containers where prolonged exposure is expected.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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