Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Naphthalen-2-yl-acrylic acid methyl ester (CAS: 22837-78-1)?
Answer
3-Naphthalen-2-yl-acrylic acid methyl ester is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 252.31 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive towards bases and forms salts in aqueous solutions. It exhibits good stability under normal laboratory conditions but requires protection from moisture and strong acids.
About
CAS No
22837-78-1
English Name
3-Naphthalen-2-yl-acrylic acid methyl ester
Molecular Formula
C14H12O2
Molecular Weight
212.25 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C=CC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1
InChIKey
LQDBRZFZGWAPEL-VQHVLOKHSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-28 23:48
