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154229

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methoxy-1-naphthonitrile

99%

Synonym(s):

1-Cyano-4-methoxynaphthalene

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC10H6CN
CAS Number:
5961-55-7
Molecular Weight:
183.21
EC Number:
227-734-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003925
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24849415

Assay

99%

form

liquid

mp

100-102 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1ccc(C#N)c2ccccc12

InChI

1S/C12H9NO/c1-14-12-7-6-9(8-13)10-4-2-3-5-11(10)12/h2-7H,1H3

InChI key

FRCZUGOIGNQOID-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

4-Methoxy-1-naphthonitrile was used in the preparation of 1(endo),8b-dicyano-4-methoxy-1,2,2a-trihydrocyclobuta[a]naphthalene. It was also used to synthesize substituted azocin-2(1H)-ones.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 + H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

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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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

JAN Code

154229-BULK:
154229-5G:4548173107080
154229-VAR:
154229-25G:4548173107073

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MKBH0130V
10813AG
10007BN
09606MI
08805HQ

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The synthesis of azocine derivatives by the photocycloaddition of phenols to 1-naphthonitrile and 4-methoxy-1-naphthonitrile.
Al-Jalal NA.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 54(1), 99-104 (1990)
The photocycloaddition of 4-methoxy-1-naphthonitrile and 2-methoxy-1-naphthonitrile with acrylonitrile and 3, 4-dihydro-2H-pyran: Facile additions in sunlight.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 51(3), 429-436 (1990)

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