Description

5-Nitro-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile nitroaromatic ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized naphthalene scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is critically needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its nitro and ester functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex azo dyes and high-performance organic pigments.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or emissive layer components in electronic displays.
• Liquid Crystal (LC) Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies, catalysis research, and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	91901-43-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight	245.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Nitro-1-naphthoate; 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, ethyl ester; 5-Nitro-1-naphthoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-nitronaphthalene-1-carboxylate; 5-Nitronaphthalene-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Carbethoxy-5-nitronaphthalene; 5-Nitro-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-Naphthalene-1-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.