Products Description of 5-Methoxy-2-Tetralone CAS#32940-15-1
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone (CAS 32940-15-1) is a substituted tetralone compound extensively employed as an intermediate in pharmaceutical research, notably in the synthesis of sertraline analogs and other compounds related to neurotransmitters. This organic compound possesses the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₂O₂ and typically presents as a yellow to orange solid, with a documented melting point in the range of 32–36 °C.
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 32-36 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 165°C/10mmHg(lit.) |
| density | 1.124±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| vapor pressure | 0.059Pa at 25℃ |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol |
| form | Solid |
| color | Yellowish Orange |
| BRN | 1451623 |
| InChIKey | MDAIAXRTLTVEOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 1.8 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 32940-15-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29145090 |
Product Application
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is a core building block in the synthesis of a variety of bioactive molecules:
Research and Development Applications: It is widely utilized in laboratory-scale synthetic research as a starting material for constructing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and functionalized naphthalene derivatives.
