6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

CAS NO.：3453-33-6
Empirical Formula: C12H10O2
Molecular Weight: 186.21
MDL number: MFCD00081152
EINECS: 222-377-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-25 20:04:51

What is 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde?

Chemical properties

yellow to beige-yellow crystals or crystalline

The Uses of 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde is used as a diagnostic reagent in tumor studies involving aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes. In addition it is used in organic synthesis reactions forming fluoresce nt substrates for inhibition studies relating to hypertension and vascular inflammation.

The Uses of 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde is used as a diagnostic reagent in tumor studies involving aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes. In addition it is used in organic synthesis reactions forming fluorescent substrates for inhibition studies relating to hypertension and vascular inflammation. It is also used as intermediate of Nabumetone.

The Uses of 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

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

What are the applications of Application

6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde is a diagnostic reagent in tumor studies

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 53, p. 4587, 1988 DOI: 10.1021/jo00254a035

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.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

Melting point:	81-84 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	196 °C / 10mmHg
Density	1.169±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
vapor pressure	0.022Pa at 25℃
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Light yellow to Light orange
Water Solubility	150.1mg/L at 25℃
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	1945989
CAS DataBase Reference	3453-33-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 6-Methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.