2-Naphthylacetic acid

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  • CAT Number: L046040
  • CAS Number: 581-96-4
  • Molecular Formula: C12H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 186.21
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2-Naphthylacetic acid(Cat No.:L046040)is an organic compound consisting of a naphthalene ring with an acetic acid side chain at the 2-position. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is structurally related to plant growth regulators. It functions as a synthetic auxin, promoting cell elongation, root initiation, and fruit development in agricultural and horticultural applications. Its carboxylic acid group enables conjugation or derivatization, making it a useful intermediate in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The aromatic backbone adds hydrophobic character, influencing its bioavailability and interaction with biological systems.


CAS Number 581-96-4
Molecular Formula C12H10O2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2-naphthalen-2-ylacetic acid
InChI InChI=1S/C12H10O2/c13-12(14)8-9-5-6-10-3-1-2-4-11(10)7-9/h1-7H,8H2,(H,13,14)
InChIKey VIBOGIYPPWLDTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)CC(=O)O
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