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4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3C10H6CO2H
CAS Number:
4488-40-8
Molecular Weight:
186.21
MDL number:
MFCD00671557
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24874559
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

mp

179-181 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(C(O)=O)c2ccccc12

InChI

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

InChI key

SIVYRLBDAPKADZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid is a naphthoic acid derivative

Application

4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid may be used to synthesize:
  • 2-methyl-1-propyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl)indole, JWH-148
  • 4-methyl-1-naphthylcarbinol
  • 1,4-dioxan-2-yl 4-methyl-1-naphthoate

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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