690232-04-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
• Synonyms: 1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
• CAS NO: 690232-04-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 252.3508
• Mol File: 690232-04-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene(690232-04-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene(690232-04-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 690232-04-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Explanation

The compound consists of 16 carbon atoms, 18 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom.

Explanation

The compound is derived from a tetrahydronaphthalene structure, with modifications to its hydrogen and carbon atoms.

Explanation

One of the carbon atoms in the benzene ring has a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached to it.

Explanation

Another carbon atom in the structure has a phenyl group (benzyl) attached to it, which is a benzene ring with a single carbon-carbon bond.

Explanation

1-Benzyl-5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene is primarily used as a synthetic intermediate, aiding in the creation of various pharmaceuticals and organic compounds.

Explanation

Methoxytetralin is utilized in research and development labs as a building block for the synthesis of molecules with potential biological and pharmacological activities.

Explanation

The compound can also be used in chemical synthesis for the production of various fragrances and aroma compounds.

Structure

Substituted tetrahydronaphthalene derivative

Benzene ring feature

Methoxy group attached

Phenyl group feature

Benzyl group attached

Usage

Synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical production

Application

Research and development labs

Additional use

Production of fragrances and aroma compounds

Upstream product

• 61982-91-0 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5-methoxynaphthalen-1-ol 
• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 33892-75-0 5-Methoxy-1-tetralone 

Downstream Products

• 40771-26-4 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1,5-dihydroxy-naphthalene 
• 41552-07-2 1-oxo-5-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene 

Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis of some substituted naphthalenes as potential intermediates for polyethers and terpenoids

1-Benzyloxy-5-hydroxynaphthalene and 1,6-dimethyl-5-hydroxynaphthalene were prepared from 5-methoxy-α-tetralone. 6-Methoxy-α-tetralone was converted to 1,6-dimethoxy-2-isopropylnaphthalene.