Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
23981-47-7
Molecular Formula
C13H12O3
Molecular Weight
216.23 g/mol
Synonym

2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)acetic Acid; 6-Methoxy-2-naphthylacetic Acid

Keywords
Aromatics
Enzyme inhibitors
Metabolites.
Impurities
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6-Methoxy-2-naphthaleneacetic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid containing a naphthalene ring with a methoxy group at the 6-position and an acetic acid group at the 2-position. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis, especially for the production of bioactive compounds and specialty chemicals.