Methyl 2-hydroxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L020721
• CAS Number: 59604-96-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 206.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14O3/c1-15-12(14)11-9-5-3-2-4-8(9)6-7-10(11)13/h6-7,13H,2-5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: FGZPUQMMDVJQQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC2=C1CCCC2)O

Methyl 2-hydroxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-1-carboxylate is a naphthalene derivative featuring a hydroxyl group at the 2-position and a methyl ester at the 1-position. The tetrahydronaphthalene core provides a partially saturated bicyclic structure, making this compound valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of the hydroxyl and ester groups allows for further functionalization, facilitating the development of novel therapeutic agents.