Compound Q&A
What is 1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanone (CAS: 941-98-0)?
Answer
1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanone (CAS: 941-98-0) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H10O2. It is a naphthyl derivative characterized by a ketone group attached to an ethyl chain. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and exhibits low solubility in water but higher solubility in organic solvents. It is widely used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
941-98-0
English Name
1-(1-Naphthyl)ethanone
Molecular Formula
C12H10O
Molecular Weight
170.21099999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)c1cccc2ccccc12
InChIKey
QQLIGMASAVJVON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
