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1-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol, 98%
1-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol, 98%
1-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol, 98%
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1-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol, 98%

CAS: 77301-42-9 | C13H14O2 | 202.25 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS77301-42-9
IUPAC Name(1R)-1-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-ol
Molecular FormulaC13H14O2
InChI KeyOUVJWFRUESFCCY-SECBINFHSA-N
SMILESCOC1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)[C@@H](C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream
FormPowder
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)109.0-115.0?C
Racemic 1-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol converts to the methyl ester of naproxen.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Racemic 1-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)ethanol converts to the methyl ester of naproxen.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, acetone, dichloromethane, ethylacetate. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Bao-Han Xie; Chun-Gu Xia; Shi-Jie Lu; Ke-Jun Chen; Yuan Kou; Yuan-Qi Yin. The first asymmetric carbonylation of 1-(6'-methoxy-2'-naphthyl)ethanol to the methyl ester of (S)-naproxen. Tetrahedron Letters. 1998, 39 (40), 7365-7368.
  2. Jun Zhang; Chun-Gu Xia. Natural biopolymer-supported bimetallic catalyst system for the carbonylation to esters of Naproxen. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical. 2003, 206 (1-2), 59-65.