Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol (CAS: 52193-85-8)?
Answer
(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 172.23 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in water but miscible with ethanol and other organic solvents. The compound exhibits good reactivity towards nucleophiles and can undergo substitution reactions. It also shows optical activity and is typically used in enantiomerically pure form.
About
CAS No
52193-85-8
English Name
(R)-(+)-1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanol
Molecular Formula
C12H12O
Molecular Weight
172.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)O
InChIKey
AXRKCRWZRKETCK-SECBINFHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 12:37
