7-Methoxy-2-naphthol

• CAT Number: R024837
• CAS Number: 5060-82-2
• Molecular Formula: C11H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.199
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-7-methoxynaphthalene; 3-Methoxy-6-naphthol; 7-Methoxy-2-naphthalenol; 7-Methoxy-2-naphthol; 7-Methoxy-β-naphthol
• Storage: Room temperature
• IUPAC Name: 7-methoxynaphthalen-2-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H10O2/c1-13-11-5-3-8-2-4-10(12)6-9(8)7-11/h2-7,12H,1H3
• InChIKey: UNFNRIIETORURP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC2=C(C=CC(=C2)O)C=C1

7-Methoxy-2-naphthol is a derivative of naphthol, featuring a methoxy group at the 7th position and a hydroxyl group at the 2nd position on a naphthalene ring. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to its reactive hydroxyl group, which allows for further functionalization. It is often used as a building block in the development of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic compounds. Researchers explore its potential applications in drug design and as an intermediate for bioactive molecules.