Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
93-08-3
Molecular Formula
C12H10O
Molecular Weight
170.21 g/mol
Synonym

Methyl beta-naphthyl Ketone; 1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanone; beta-Naphthyl methyl ketone; beta-Acetonaphthalene;1-(Naphthalen-2-yl)ethanone; 2-Acetylnaphthalene; β-Acetonaphthone; β-Acetylnaphthalene; β-Naphthyl methyl ketone;

Keywords
Aromatics
Miscellaneous compounds
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1-Naphthalen-6-yl-ethanone is an aromatic ketone where an acetyl group is attached to the 6-position of the naphthalene ring.It is mainly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including the preparation of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and fragrance compounds, due to its reactive carbonyl group that allows further chemical modifications.