1-Naphthaldehyde, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1-Naphthaldehyde, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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1-Naphthaldehyde, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers
CAS66-77-3
IUPAC Namenaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde
Molecular FormulaC11H8O
InChI KeySQAINHDHICKHLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=CC1=C2C=CC=CC2=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
FormLiquid
Refractive Index1.6500-1.6550 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear pale yellow to yellow-brown
CommentTrace acid content may precipitate at low temperatures - re-dissolves on warming
1-Naphthaldehyde is used in the synthesis of single-crystalline homochiral porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also a starting material for the Canizzaro reaction to produce 1-Naphthoic acid and 1-Naphthalenemethanol.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1-Naphthaldehyde is used in the synthesis of single-crystalline homochiral porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also a starting material for the Canizzaro reaction to produce 1-Naphthoic acid and 1-Naphthalenemethanol.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agent, air.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. K Wichmann; T Krusius; R Sinervirta; J Puranen; J Jänne. Studies on structure-activity relationship of gossypol, gossypol ethers and three naphthaldehydes in the inhibition of spermatozoal metabolism. Contraception. 1986,35 (5), 519-528.
  2. Jerry A. Bell; Henry. Linschitz. Decay Kinetics of the 1-Naphthaldehyde and Benzophenone Triplet States in Benzene. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1963, 85 (5), 528-533.