5-Methoxy-2-tetralone

• CAT Number: R013792
• CAS Number: 32940-15-1
• Molecular Formula: C11H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 176.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 2-Oxo-5-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene; 3,4-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2(1H)-naphthalenone; 5-Methoxy-β-tetralone; NSC 88880
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalen-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O2/c1-13-11-4-2-3-8-7-9(12)5-6-10(8)11/h2-4H,5-7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: MDAIAXRTLTVEOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC2=C1CCC(=O)C2

5-Methoxy-2-tetralone（Cat No.:R013792）is an aromatic ketone compound derived from tetralone, featuring a methoxy group at the 5-position of the fused benzene ring. It serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The methoxy substituent modulates its electronic properties, making it useful in reactions involving electrophilic substitution or condensation. 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is employed in synthesizing bioactive molecules, including potential neuroactive agents and hormone analogs. Its bicyclic structure also makes it relevant in the preparation of complex polycyclic compounds and heterocycles in medicinal chemistry.