Description

Naphthalene, 1-Cyclopropyl-4-Isothiocyanato- CAS NO 878671-95-5 is a specialized organic compound featuring a naphthalene core functionalized with a cyclopropyl group and an isothiocyanate moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, particularly in the areas of medicinal chemistry and crop protection.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the isothiocyanate functional group.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating activity-based probes used to study protein function and enzyme activity in complex biological systems.
• Material Science Research: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialized organic ligands or monomers for advanced polymeric materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific multi-step synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Naphthalene, 1-Cyclopropyl-4-Isothiocyanato-
CAS No.	878671-95-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁NS
Molecular Weight	225.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclopropyl-4-isothiocyanatonaphthalene; 4-Isothiocyanato-1-cyclopropylnaphthalene; 1-Cyclopropylnaphthalene-4-isothiocyanate; Naphthalene-1-cyclopropyl-4-isothiocyanate; (1-Cyclopropylnaphthalen-4-yl) isothiocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Naphthalene, 1-Cyclopropyl-4-Isothiocyanato- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Single Maximum Impurity	≤ 1.0%

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