Description

Methyl 7-(Benzyloxy)-2-Naphthoate CAS NO 895521-12-7 is a high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized naphthalene structure, which serves as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with naphthalene-based scaffolds.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Research: Serves as a starting material for the development of novel electron-transport or host materials in OLED devices due to its rigid, planar naphthalene core.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies, where its molecular structure can influence mesomorphic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized naphthalene-based dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development, catalysis studies, and the exploration of new organic reactions involving protected phenolic esters.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers and functional organic materials requiring specific optical or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 7-(Benzyloxy)-2-Naphthoate
CAS No.	895521-12-7
Molecular Formula	C19H16O3
Molecular Weight	292.33 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Benzyloxy)-2-naphthoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-benzyloxy-2-naphthoate; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 7-(phenylmethoxy)-, methyl ester; Methyl 7-(phenylmethoxy)-2-naphthoate; 7-Benzyloxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 7-O-benzyl-2-naphthoate; 7-(Benzyloxy)naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 7-(Benzyloxy)-2-Naphthoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (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.