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6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC10H6CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
186.21
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

81-84 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1ccc2cc(C=O)ccc2c1

InChI

1S/C12H10O2/c1-14-12-5-4-10-6-9(8-13)2-3-11(10)7-12/h2-8H,1H3

InChI key

VZBLASFLFFMMCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde can be prepared by reacting 2-bromo 6-methoxy naphthalene with triethylorthoformate via Grignard reaction. Its crystals belong to the orthorhombic space group, P212121 and shows excellent NLO (non-linear optical) property.

Application

6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde may be used in the preparation of the following 4-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)butan-2-one related compounds:
  • 4-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)but-3-en-2-one
  • 4-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-3-methylbutan-2-one
  • 5-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)pentan-3-one

It may also be used in the synthesis of the following chalcone derivatives:
  • (2E)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)prop-2-en-1-one
  • (2E)-1-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-3-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)prop-2-en-1-one
  • (2E)-3-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-1-pyridin-4-ylprop-2-en-1-one
  • (2E)-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)prop-2-en-1-one

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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J Wierzchowski et al.
Acta poloniae pharmaceutica, 53(3), 203-208 (1996-05-01)
Continuous fluorimetric assay for aldehyde dehydrogenase activity in rat tissue, based on oxidation of the fluorogenic 6-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde, is described. The new assay is ca. 2 orders of magnitude more sensitive than the standard procedures and it is not subjected to
Amaj Ahmed Laskar et al.
Cell biochemistry and biophysics, 78(1), 31-42 (2019-11-17)
Human salivary aldehyde dehydrogenase (hsALDH) protects us from the toxic effect of aldehydes. It has both diagnostic and therapeutic importance. Citral possesses many biological and pharmacological properties. The aim of this work was to investigate the inhibitory effect and the
Growth characterization and non linear optical property of 6-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde.
Sarojini BK, et al.
Proceedings of SPIE, 5935 (2005)
Amaj Ahmed Laskar et al.
International journal of biological macromolecules, 103, 99-110 (2017-05-05)
Human salivary aldehyde dehydrogenase (hsALDH) is a very important anti-oxidant enzyme present in the saliva. It is involved in the detoxification of toxic aldehydes and maintenance of oral health. Reduced level of hsALDH activity is a risk factor for oral
Md Fazle Alam et al.
PloS one, 11(12), e0168463-e0168463 (2016-12-21)
Cruciferous vegetables contain the bio-active compound sulforaphane (SF) which has been reported to protect individuals against various diseases by a number of mechanisms, including activation of the phase II detoxification enzymes. In this study, we show that the extracts of

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