2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid

Name: 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-023382

About 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid

2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid (CAS 93-09-4) is an impurity of Adapalene offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C11H8O2, molecular weight 172.18 g/mol. Systematically, it is named naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid. Alternative names: 2-Napthoic Acid and 2-Naphthoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of Adapalene, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Adapalene

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-023382
CAS Number	93-09-4
IUPAC name	naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₈O₂
Molecular weight	172.18 g/mol
Exact mass	172.0524
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	UOBYKYZJUGYBDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	7123

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	2-Napthoic Acid, 2-Naphthoic acid, Isonaphthoic acid, beta-Naphthoic acid, 2-Carboxynaphthalene, 2-Maythic acid, .beta.-Naphthoic acid, Naphthalene-beta-carboxylic acid, 2-naphthylcarboxylic acid, Naphthalene-.beta.-carboxylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid is 93-09-4. It is also known as 2-Napthoic Acid, 2-Naphthoic acid, Isonaphthoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid?

2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid has the molecular formula C11H8O2 and a molecular weight of 172.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid.

What is 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid used for?

2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Adapalene. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.