1590-08-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Methyl-1-tetralone
• Synonyms: (R,S)-2-Methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one;1(2H)-Naphthalenone,3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-;1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-methylnaphthalen-1-one;2-Methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene;2-Methyl-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone;2-Methyltetralone;2-METHYL-1-TETRALONE;2-METHYL-3,4-DIHYDRO-2H-NAPHTHALEN-1-ONE
• CAS NO: 1590-08-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 160.21
• EINECS: 216-461-8
• Product Categories: Heterocycles series;C11 to C12;Carbonyl Compounds;Ketones;Aromatics;Building Blocks;C11 to C12;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks
• Mol File: 1590-08-5.mol
• Article Data: 82

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 15°C
• Boiling Point: 127-131 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: Clear yellow to orange/Liquid
• Density: 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.011mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.5535(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• Solubility: Dichloromethane, Diethyl Ether, Ethyl Acetate
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water.
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Methyl-1-tetralone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Methyl-1-tetralone(1590-08-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Methyl-1-tetralone(1590-08-5)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 24/25-22
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 1590-08-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

2-Methyl-1-tetralone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C11H12N. It is a clear yellow to orange liquid that undergoes enantioselective hydrogenation catalyzed by 1,4-diamine-ruthenium(II) complexes. 2-Methyl-1-tetralone is synthesized through the methylation of 1-tetralone followed by the dehydrogenation process in the presence of a Pd/C catalyst.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
2-Methyl-1-tetralone is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. Its unique chemical structure allows it to be a versatile building block for the development of new drugs with potential therapeutic applications.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
2-Methyl-1-tetralone serves as a key intermediate in the chemical synthesis of various organic compounds, including those with potential applications in the fields of materials science, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
Used in Research and Development:
Due to its unique chemical properties and reactivity, 2-Methyl-1-tetralone is utilized in research and development for the exploration of new chemical reactions, catalysts, and synthetic methodologies. This helps in advancing the understanding of organic chemistry and the development of novel compounds with specific applications.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 89, p. 5727, 1967 DOI: 10.1021/ja00998a055Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 819, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74896-9

InChI:InChI=1/C11H12O/c1-8-6-7-9-4-2-3-5-10(9)11(8)12/h2-5,8H,6-7H2,1H3/t8-/m0/s1

Upstream product

• 529-34-0 3,4-dihydronaphthalene-1(2H)-one 
• 71-43-2 benzene 
• 6742-26-3 2-ethoxycarbonyl-1-tetralone 
• 74-88-4 methyl iodide 
• 85429-56-7 Dimethyl-(2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-naphthalen-1-yl)-amine 
• 133565-98-7 1-(1-methylethenyl)benzocyclobuten-1-ol 
• 115033-80-2 Se-phenyl 2-(3-butenyl)benzenecarboselenoate 
• 108638-33-1 3-bromomethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene 1,2-oxide 
• 3877-19-8 2-methyltetralin 
• 13203-73-1 2-methylene-1-tetralone 
• 7469-77-4 2-methylnaphthalen-1-ol 
• 74477-40-0 trimethyl(2-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1-yloxy)silane 
• 70576-29-3 2-(but-3-en-1-yl)benzaldehyde 
• 203312-08-7 2-methyl-1-tetralone-2-carboxylic acid 

Downstream Products

• 94540-42-8 (±)-2-methyl-2-phenyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalin-1(2H)-one 

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