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HomeProduct name list2-Methyl-1-tetralone

2-Methyl-1-tetralone

  • CAS NO.:1590-08-5
  • Empirical Formula: C11H12O
  • Molecular Weight: 160.21
  • MDL number: MFCD00001690
  • EINECS: 216-461-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:34
2-Methyl-1-tetralone Structural

What is 2-Methyl-1-tetralone?

Chemical properties

clear yellow to orange liquid

The Uses of 2-Methyl-1-tetralone

Methylation of 1-tetralone followed by the subsequent dehydrogenation of 2-methyl-1-tetralone in the presence of Pd/C catalyst also has been reported.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methyl-1-tetralone is a member of the class of tetralins that is tetralin in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by oxo and methyl groups, respectively. It is a member of tetralins and an aromatic ketone.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 89, p. 5727, 1967 DOI: 10.1021/ja00998a055
Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 819, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74896-9

General Description

2-Methyl-1-tetralone undergoes enantioselective hydrogenation catalyzed by 1,4-diamine-ruthenium(II) complexes.

Properties of 2-Methyl-1-tetralone

Melting point: 15°C
Boiling point: 127-131 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.057 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.5535(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Dichloromethane, Diethyl Ether, Ethyl Acetate
form  Liquid
color  Clear yellow to orange
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
CAS DataBase Reference 1590-08-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-(1590-08-5)

Safety information for 2-Methyl-1-tetralone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-1-tetralone

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