2- naphthalene, intermediate

Naphthalene intermediates [61] are always built up by substitution reactions starting from the cheap and plentiful hydrocarbon using, in the main, only seven basic reactions. Most of these reactions are generally familiar from benzene chemistry but with some modification, since naphthalene has two different possible positions of substitution. These positions are often designated a and [3, the four a-positions being ortho and the four P-positions meta to the nearest carbon atom of the central bond. A further modifying influence is the lower level of aromaticity of naphthalene compared with benzene, leading to increased reactivity. 

In the preparation of naphthalene intermediates the reactions must be employed in the correct sequence to achieve a desired orientation in the final product. A further crucial consideration can be the need to avoid steps that would result in the formation of carcinogenic materials. These points are illustrated in the following examples. 

Cl Sulphur Black 1, which is produced from the relatively simple intermediate 2,4-dinitrophenol and aqueous sodium polysulphide. A similar product (Cl Sulphur Black 2) is obtained from a mixture of 2,4-dinitrophenol and either picric acid (6.148 X = N02) or picramic acid (6.148 X = NH2). A black dye possessing superior fastness to chlorine when on the fibre (Cl Sulphur Black 11) can be made from the naphthalene intermediate 6.149 by heating it in a solution of sodium polysulphide in butanol. An equivalent reaction using the carbazole intermediate 6.150 gives rise to the reddish blue Cl Vat Blue 43 (Hydron blue). This important compound, which also possesses superior fastness properties, is classified as a sulphurised vat dye because it is normally applied from an alkaline sodium dithionite bath. Interestingly, inclusion of copper(II) sulphate in the sulphurisation of intermediate 6.150 leads to the formation of the bluish black Cl Sulphur Black 4. 

Synthesis ofAzo Dyes. Processes to all the major benzene and naphthalene intermediates that are used in the commercial manufacture of azo dyes have been extensively reviewed. Description of the synthetic routes to heteroaromatic diazo components, such as those shown in Figure 2.8, are well covered in literature reviews, ° as are all the major heterocyclic coupling components. 

The Haworth phenanthrene synthesis was also employed for the preparation of naphthalene intermediates toward the synthesis of novel HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors/ The usual Haworth procedure was followed to secure tetralone 67. Hydride reduction of the carbonyl produced 68, which on dehydration to 69, was subsequently dehydrogenated with DDQ to provide naphthalene 70. A related procedure was used in the same work to replace the C-7 methyl with a chlorine atom. 

Baldwin, Snyder and Rapoport in an important paper have directed attention at the symmetry (or otherwise) of the as yet unidentified naphthalenic intermediate in bacterial menaquinone biosynthesis. 7-[ C]-Shikimic acid, prepared by the procedure of Grewe and Vangermain from 3,4,5-triacetoxycyclohexanone, was incorporated (0.25 per cent) into 9-dihydromenaquinone (1) in Mycobacterium phlei. Degradation gave C-1 and C-4 of the original... 

The Food and Drug Administration have written numerous articles pertinent to the spectrophotometric analysis of certifiable dyes. Examples are the identification of azo dyes by ultraviolet analysis of their reduction products the ultraviolet determination of sul-fonated naphthalene intermediates in certifiable coal tar colors the ultraviolet analysis of commercial ethylbenzylaniline sulfonic acid... 

Aromatization of enediynes with catalytic insertion of C-H bond—In the case of the enediynes 3.718 bearing long alkyl substituents terminating one alkyne branch, the cycloaromatization occurs with radical insertion into a C-H bond of the alkyl group (Scheme 3.80) [257, 263]. The route taken by catalysis with ruthenium differs from that with rhodium [257]. In the rhodium system, cyclization is initiated by a rhodium-vinylidene intermediate which forms OTe i2-diradical naphthalene intermediate A. In the case of ruthenium, the cyclization comprises primary of the formation of a ruthenium-Ti-alkyne, which forms para-dirsidicsil B that converts to the product 3.719. 

Example 13.1 Phthalic anhydride is an important intermediate for the plastics industry. Manufacture is by the controlled oxidation of o-xylene or naphthalene. The most common route uses o-xylene via the reaction... 

Most naphthalene produced is utilized in the manufacture of phthalic anhydride, for plasticizers, alkyd resins and polyesters. It is also used in the manufacture of 2-naphlhol and insecticides. Naphthalene derivatives are of importance, particularly as dyestufT intermediates. 

Naphthalene (risulphonic acids can be obtained by more drastic sulphonation of naphthalene or its mono- and disulphonic acids. Only the 1,3,5-, 1,3,6- and 1,3,7-acids are obtained. The most important of the iri-sulphonic acids is the 1,3,6-acid which is used for the preparation of H-acid, a dyestufT intermediate. 

Schaffer s acid, CioHg04S. 2-hydroxy-7-naphthalene sulphonic acid. Obtained by sulphonating 2-naphthol with a small amount of sulphuric acid at a higher temperature than is used for the preparation of crocein acid. A valuable dyestuff intermediate. 

The theory of sublimation, t.e. the direct conversion from the vapour to the sohd state without the intermediate formation of the liquid state, has been discussed in Section 1,19. The number of compounds which can be purified by sublimation under normal pressure is comparatively small (these include naphthalene, anthracene, benzoic acid, hexachloroethane, camphor, and the quinones). The process does, in general, yield products of high purity, but considerable loss of product may occur. 

Davies and Warren" found that when 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene was treated with nitric acid in acetic anhydride, and the mixture was quenched after 34 hr, a pale yellow solid with an ultraviolet spectrum similar to that of a-nitro-naphthalene was produced. However, if the mixture was allowed to stand for 5 days, the product was i-methyl-4 nitromethylnaphthalene, in agreement with earlier findings. Davies and Warren suggested that the intermediate was 1,4-dimethyl-5 nitronaphthalene, which underwent acid catalysed rearrangement to the final product. Robinson pointed out that this is improbable, and suggested an alternative structure (iv) for the intermediate, together with a scheme for its formation from an adduct (ill) (analogous to l above) and its subsequent decomposition to the observed product. 

Naphthalene, anthracene, carbazole [86-74-8] phenol [108-95-2] and cresyUc acids are found in the tar. Phenol and cresyUc acids are useful as chemical and resin intermediates. The aromatic chemicals are useful in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes, fragrances, and pesticides. Various grades of pitch are made from residues of tar refining. Coal-tar pitch is used for roofing and road tar, and as a binder mixed with petroleum coke to produce anodes for the aluminum industry. 

Sulfonation. Sulfonation of naphthalene with sulfuric acid produces mono-, di-, tri-, and tetranaphthalenesulfonic acids (see Naphthalene derivatives), ah of the naphthalenesulfonic acids form salts with most bases. Naphthalenesulfonic acids are important starting materials in the manufacture of organic dyes (15) (see Azo dyes). They also are intermediates used in reactions, eg, caustic fusion to yield naphthols, nitration to yield nitronaphthalenesulfonic acids, etc. 

Isopropylnaphthalenes produced by alkylation of naphthalene with propjdene have gained commercial importance as chemical intermediates, eg, 2-isopropylnaphthalene [2027-17-OJ, and as multipurpose solvents, eg, mixed isopropylnaphthalenes. Alkylation of naphthalene with alkyl haUdes (except methyl hahdes), acid chlorides, and acid anhydrides proceeds in the presence of anhydrous aluminum chloride by Friedel-Crafts reactions (qv). The products are alkylnaphthalenes or alkyl naphthyl ketones, respectively (see Alkylation). 

Ghloromethylation. The reactive intermediate, 1-chloromethylnaphthalene [86-52-2] has been produced by the reaction of naphthalene in glacial acetic acid and phosphoric acid with formaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. Heating of these ingredients at 80—85°C at 101.3 kPa (1 atm) with stirring for ca 6 h is required. The potential ha2ard of such chloromethylation reactions, which results from the possible production of small amounts of the powerhil carcinogen methyl chloromethyl ether [107-30-2J, has been reported (21). 

Miscellaneous uses include several organic compounds and intermediates, eg, 1-naphthalenol, 1-naphthylamine [134-32-7] 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, decahydronaphthalene, and chlorinated naphthalenes. 

Isopropylnaphthalenes can be prepared readily by the catalytic alkylation of naphthalene with propjiene. 2-lsopropylnaphthalene [2027-17-0] is an important intermediate used in the manufacture of 2-naphthol (see Naphthalenederivatives). The alkylation of naphthalene with propjiene, preferably in an inert solvent at 40—100°C with an aluminum chloride, hydrogen fluoride, or boron trifluoride—phosphoric acid catalyst, gives 90—95% wt % 2-isopropylnaphthalene however, a considerable amount of polyalkylate also is produced. Preferably, the propylation of naphthalene is carried out in the vapor phase in a continuous manner, over a phosphoric acid on kieselguhr catalyst under pressure at ca 220—250°C. The alkylate, which is low in di- and polyisopropylnaphthalenes, then is isomerized by recycling over the same catalyst at 240°C or by using aluminum chloride catalyst at 80°C. After distillation, a product containing >90 wt % 2-isopropylnaphthalene is obtained (47). 

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