1-Butoxynaphthalene CAS No.20900-19-0

【Chemical Name】
1-Butoxynaphthalene

【Chemical Synonyms】
Butyl 1-naphthyl ether; 1-Butoxy naphthalene; Butyl naphthyl ether; n-Butyl 1-naphthyl ether

【CAS No.】
20900-19-0

【Molecular Formula】
C₁₄H₁₆O

【Molecular Weight】
200.28 g/mol

【Product properties】
1-Butoxynaphthalene is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a melting point of 33–33.5°C, a boiling point of 309°C, and a predicted density of 1.016 ± 0.06 g/cm³. The compound exhibits substantial lipophilicity with a calculated LogP of approximately 4.0–4.9. It is readily soluble in common organic solvents such as diethyl ether, benzene, and ethanol. With a purity of ≥98.0% as determined by GC and full structural identification by ¹H NMR, this product delivers consistent and reliable quality for research and industrial applications.

【Storage】
1-Butoxynaphthalene should be stored in tightly sealed containers, kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 2–8°C, protected from light, moisture, and strong oxidizing agents.

【Packing】
Available in standard packaging or customized packaging upon request to meet specific customer requirements.

【Application】
1-Butoxynaphthalene is a valuable synthetic intermediate with broad industrial utility:

• Dyes and pigments – Used as a key building block in the synthesis of various dye and pigment compounds.

• Surfactants – Serves as an intermediate in the preparation of specialty surfactants.

• Oilfield additives – Utilized in the formulation of additives for oilfield applications.

• Organic synthesis – Functions as a versatile intermediate for the preparation of various naphthalene derivatives and fine chemicals.

【Product Specification】

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid

• Purity (GC) ≥ 98.0% (actual: 98.57%)

• Identification: Conforms to ¹H NMR standard

• Conclusion: Conforms to enterprise standards