Description

6-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, conjugated aromatic structure, which is essential for developing materials with specific electronic and optical properties. This chemical is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific protein receptors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure or a derivatization starting point for electron-transport or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Additives: Employed to modify the thermal stability and mesomorphic properties of advanced liquid crystal mixtures and high-performance polymers.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: Acts as a chelating agent for metal ions in the preparation of catalysts or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized colorants and fluorescent markers due to its extended aromatic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	855207-53-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	248.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthoic acid, 6-phenyl-; 6-Phenyl-2-naphthoic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic acid, 6'-carboxy-; 6-Phenylnaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-phenylnaphthalene; 6-Phenyl-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; NSC 83608
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Quality Control

Our 6-Phenylnaphthalene-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.