Description

Ethyl 2-naphthoate (CAS No. 3007-91-8) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C₁₃H₁₂O₂. Also known as ethyl naphthalene-2-carboxylate, this compound is a versatile intermediate widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and material science. Its crystalline structure and well-defined chemical properties make it ideal for research applications requiring precise molecular modifications. Ethyl 2-naphthoate is characterized by its excellent stability and compatibility with a range of solvents, including ethanol, methanol, and dichloromethane. Available in ≥98% purity (GC), it is supplied in rigorously tested batches to ensure consistency for sensitive applications. Suitable for use as a reference standard, synthetic precursor, or reagent in heterocyclic chemistry.

Properties

• CAS Number: 3007-91-8
• Complexity: 225
• IUPAC Name: ethyl naphthalene-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H12O2/c1-2-15-13(14)12-8-7-10-5-3-4-6-11(10)9-12/h3-9H,2H2,1H3
• InChI Key: HQKSINSCHCDMLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 200.083729621
• Molecular Formula: C13H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 200.23
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 200.083729621
• Synonyms: Ethyl 2-naphthoate, EINECS 221-119-6, AI3-11104, DTXSID10184143, NSC 171216, DTXCID20106634, 221-119-6, 3007-91-8, ethyl naphthalene-2-carboxylate, Ethyl beta-naphthoate, 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl .beta.-naphthoate, naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, beta-Naphthoic acid ethyl ester, ETHYL2-NAPHTHOATE, MFCD00016811, ?-Naphthoic acid ethyl ester, SCHEMBL294464, SCHEMBL571295, CHEMBL216881, SCHEMBL2323796, NSC171216, ETHYL 2-NAPHTHALENECARBOXYLATE, 2-naphthyl carboxylic acid ethyl ester, AKOS008715806, FN70677, NSC-171216, DB-047698, CS-0361464, NS00028839, ST50410266, E83813, Q63408713

Application

Ethyl 2-naphthoate serves as a key building block in the synthesis of naphthalene-based derivatives for pharmaceutical research, particularly in developing anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents. It is employed as a fluorescent probe precursor due to its aromatic structure, enabling studies in photophysical applications. The compound also finds use in polymer chemistry as a monomer for specialty polyesters with enhanced thermal stability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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