Description

2-Naphthalenethiol is a versatile sulfur-containing aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its thiol functional group makes it a valuable reagent for creating sulfur-bridged structures and modifying material properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing naphthalene or thioether motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the naphthalene-thiol structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a chain-transfer agent, modifier, or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and rubber compounds to alter mechanical or thermal properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the preparation of metal-complexing ligands for catalysis and in the synthesis of organometallic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in organic chemistry labs for studying thiol-ene reactions, creating disulfide bonds, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or standard in chromatographic analysis and other analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Naphthalenethiol
CAS No.	91-60-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8S
Molecular Weight	160.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthyl mercaptan; β-Naphthalenethiol; β-Naphthyl mercaptan; 2-Mercaptonaphthalene; 2-Naphthalenethiol; 2-Naphthylthiol; 2-Thionaphthol; NSC 404042; 2-Sulfanylnaphthalene
EINECS	202-082-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Naphthalenethiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling via modern techniques like HPLC and GC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	79 - 83 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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