Description

1-(2-Isocyanatoethyl)Naphthalene is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer used as a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to introduce rigid naphthalene units into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability and mechanical properties. Industries such as high-performance coatings, adhesives, and specialty polyurethane elastomers need it to develop materials with superior durability and chemical resistance.

Application

• High-Performance Polyurethane Coatings: As a cross-linking agent to formulate coatings with excellent weatherability, hardness, and chemical resistance for automotive, industrial, and marine applications.
• Specialty Adhesives and Sealants: Used to synthesize polyurethane prepolymers that provide strong, flexible bonds with enhanced thermal stability.
• Advanced Elastomers: A critical monomer for producing polyurethane and polyurea elastomers used in demanding mechanical parts, rollers, and linings.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate naphthalene moieties into various polymer chains (e.g., epoxies, acrylics) to improve thermal and UV stability.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials.
• Optical and Electronic Materials: Potential use in the development of specialty polymers for optical films and electronic encapsulants due to the naphthalene group's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Isocyanatoethyl)Naphthalene
CAS No.	93841-18-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO
Molecular Weight	197.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl isocyanate; 1-Naphthaleneethyl isocyanate; Naphthalen-1-yl-ethyl isocyanate; 1-(2-Isocyanatoethyl)naphthalene; β-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl isocyanate; 2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)ethyl isocyanate; (1-Naphthylethyl) isocyanate
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Isocyanatoethyl)Naphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding industrial and R&D applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and key specifications are 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 area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified for specific grades. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Hydrolyzable Chloride	≤ 0.01%
Total Chloride	≤ 0.02%

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