Compound Q&A
How is 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole (CAS: 835-31-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole is typically synthesized through a multistep process involving the reaction of 1-naphthylmethylamine with formaldehyde in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide. The reaction requires careful control of pH and temperature to ensure high yield and selectivity. The final step involves dehydration to form the imidazole ring.
About
CAS No
835-31-4
English Name
2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole
Molecular Formula
C14H14N2
Molecular Weight
210.28 g/mol
SMILES
C1CN=C(N1)CC2=CC=CC3=CC=CC=C32
InChIKey
CNIIGCLFLJGOGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 15:33
