2-Naphthaldehyde, CAS No. 66-99-9

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66-99-9

Catalog No. EBD11380

CAS 66-99-9

Name 2-Naphthaldehyde

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Naphthaldehyde 2-naphthaldehyde(beta) Naphthaldehyde,97% 2-Naphthakdehyde 2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde Formylnaphthalene naphthalene-2-carbaldehyde BETA-NAPHTHALDEHYDE 2-Formylanaphthalene

Molecular Formula: C11H8O

Molecular Weight: 156.18

MDL Number: MFCD00004094

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

2-Naphthaldehyde is an organic compound featuring a naphthalene ring system substituted with an aldehyde group at the 2-position. It is a pale yellow to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C₁₁H₈O. This compound serves as a crucial building block in materials science, particularly in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other organic electronic materials. It is a key precursor for constructing various π-conjugated systems, such as naphthyl-based ligands, fluorescent dyes, and charge-transporting materials. Its aldehyde group readily undergoes condensation reactions (e.g., Knoevenagel, Wittig) to form extended chromophores essential for optoelectronic applications. In synthetic chemistry, 2-naphthaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde used in numerous organic transformations, including the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and ligands for catalysis. It requires careful handling as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 58-61 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 160 °C (19 mmHg)

Flash Point: 160°C/19mm

Density: 1.6211

Storage: −20°C

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Transport Codes: 3335

Analytical Data

Appearance: Pink crystalline