2,7-Dimethylnaphthalene

• CAT Number: R022962
• CAS Number: 582-16-1
• Molecular Formula: C12H12
• Molecular Weight: 156.228
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NSC 36851
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,7-dimethylnaphthalene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12/c1-9-3-5-11-6-4-10(2)8-12(11)7-9/h3-8H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: LRQYSMQNJLZKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=CC(=C2)C

2,7-Dimethylnaphthalene (CAT: R022962) is a chemical compound classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and a derivative of naphthalene. It is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a distinct aromatic odor. This compound is often used as a starting material in organic synthesis, and it may also be found as a component in certain chemical reactions or processes where its specific properties, such as its aromatic nature or reactivity, are advantageous.