Description

3-Iodonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity iodinated naphthalene derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which facilitates the introduction of both iodine and a carboxylic acid functional group into complex target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel small molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring halogenated aromatic scaffolds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Development: Building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials due to the naphthalene core.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Sonogashira couplings.
• Chemical Derivatization: The carboxylic acid group allows for further functionalization via esterification, amidation, or reduction to create a diverse library of compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Iodonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	91059-40-4
Molecular Formula	C11H7IO2
Molecular Weight	298.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxy-3-iodonaphthalene; 3-Iodo-1-naphthoic Acid; 3-Iodonaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 3-iodo-; 3-Iodo-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 3-Iodonaphthalenecarboxylic acid; 91059-40-4 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Iodonaphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development processes. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications and test results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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