4-Methoxy-1-naphthol

• CAT Number: L046415
• CAS Number: 84-85-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxynaphthalen-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H10O2/c1-13-11-7-6-10(12)8-4-2-3-5-9(8)11/h2-7,12H,1H3
• InChIKey: BOTGCZBEERTTDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C2=CC=CC=C21)O

4-Methoxy-1-naphthol（Cat No.:L046415）is an aromatic organic compound derived from naphthalene, featuring a hydroxyl group at the 1-position and a methoxy group at the 4-position. With the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₀O₂, it exhibits both phenolic and ether characteristics, making it useful in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The electron-donating methoxy group influences its reactivity, enhancing nucleophilicity and stability of the aromatic ring. It serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, antioxidants, and pharmaceutical agents. Additionally, 4-methoxy-1-naphthol is used in structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies involving hydroxylated aromatic systems.