Description

1-Butoxynaphthalene (CAS No. 20900-19-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₄H₁₆O, widely utilized in research and industrial applications. This clear to pale yellow liquid is characterized by its naphthalene backbone substituted with a butoxy group at the 1-position, offering unique solvation and reactivity properties. With a molecular weight of 200.28 g/mol, it serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of specialty chemicals, fragrances, and liquid crystals. Its stability under standard conditions and compatibility with common organic solvents make it a preferred choice for laboratory-scale reactions and material science studies. Packaged in amber glass bottles to ensure longevity, our 1-Butoxynaphthalene is rigorously tested for purity (>98% by GC) and consistency, meeting the stringent demands of academic and industrial researchers.

Properties

• CAS Number: 20900-19-0
• Complexity: 178
• IUPAC Name: 1-butoxynaphthalene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H16O/c1-2-3-11-15-14-10-6-8-12-7-4-5-9-13(12)14/h4-10H,2-3,11H2,1H3
• InChI Key: RBITXBWPKRSPEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 200.120115130
• Molecular Formula: C14H16O
• Molecular Weight: 200.28
• SMILES: CCCCOC1=CC=CC2=CC=CC=C21
• Topological: 9.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 200.120115130
• Synonyms: 1-butoxynaphthalene, 20900-19-0, Naphthalene, 1-butoxy-, SCHEMBL97164, SCHEMBL668261, SCHEMBL1004658, SCHEMBL2251308, SCHEMBL2253601, SCHEMBL2253959, SCHEMBL2254048, SCHEMBL2254327, SCHEMBL2257118, SCHEMBL2259160, SCHEMBL27678219, DTXSID60532852, AKOS008967857, AS-57638, D97178

Application

1-Butoxynaphthalene is primarily employed as a precursor in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and photoactive compounds. Its role as a solvent additive enhances the solubility of aromatic systems in non-polar matrices, facilitating homogeneous reaction conditions. Researchers also utilize it in fragrance formulation due to its mild, aromatic profile and low volatility. Additionally, it serves as a model substrate in mechanistic studies of ether cleavage and nucleophilic substitution reactions.

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