Compound Q&A
How is 1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol (CAS: 7228-47-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol is typically synthesized by the reduction of 1-(2-naphthyl)ethanone using a reducing agent such as sodium borohydride. The reaction is usually carried out in an alcohol solvent like ethanol at room temperature, with high selectivity and good yield (typically around 85-90%).
About
CAS No
7228-47-9
English Name
1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C12H12O
Molecular Weight
172.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)O
InChIKey
AXRKCRWZRKETCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
