2,3-Naphthalenedicarbaldehyde(CAS: 7149-49-7)

2,3-Naphthalenedicarbaldehyde (CAS: 7149-49-7) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 160.15 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in ethanol and other organic solvents. The compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions.

2,3-Naphthalenedicarbaldehyde is typically synthesized via the oxidation of 2,3-naphthoquinone using potassium permanganate or potassium dichromate as oxidants. The reaction is carried out in aqueous solution, and the yield can be up to 80% with high selectivity.

2,3-Naphthalenedicarbaldehyde (CAS: 7149-49-7) is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drugs, in the polymer industry for the production of advanced materials, and in the sensor industry for the development of gas detectors.

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