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2-Naphthyl phenyl ketone

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2-Naphthyl phenyl ketone, Phenyl 2-naphthyl ketone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₇H₁₂O
• CAS Number: 644-13-3
• Molecular Weight: 232.28
• MDL number: MFCD00004106
• UNSPSC Code: 12352115
• EC Index Number: 211-410-6
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• bp: 398 °C
• mp: 80-82 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: O=C(c3ccccc3)c1cc2c(cc1)cccc2
• InChI: 1S/C17H12O/c18-17(14-7-2-1-3-8-14)16-11-10-13-6-4-5-9-15(13)12-16/h1-12H
• InChI key: SJNXJRVDSTZUFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Naphthyl phenyl ketone, also known as 2-benzoylnaphthalene, is an aromatic ketone. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic compounds. The carbonyl group of 2-naphthyl phenyl ketone is highly electrophilic, enabling its participation in nucleophilic addition reactions.

Analysis Note

Assay (HPLC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 78 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 82 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable