Description

Ethyl 4-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is a high-purity organic ester derivative of 2-naphthol, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional building block. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex organic syntheses, particularly in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of high-performance naphthalene-based dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a functional material in the research and development of organic electronic components.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and material science.
• Polymer Additives: Can be employed in the synthesis of specialized polymer additives and stabilizers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 4-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate
CAS No.	91307-39-0
Molecular Formula	C13H12O3
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylate; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylate; 4-Hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light as indicated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.