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CAS 2461-42-9

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[(naphthyloxy)methyl]oxirane

Description:
[(Naphthyloxy)methyl]oxirane, with the CAS number 2461-42-9, is a chemical compound characterized by its epoxide functional group, which is a three-membered cyclic ether. This compound features a naphthyloxy group, indicating that it contains a naphthalene moiety linked through an ether bond to a methylene group that is further connected to the oxirane ring. The presence of the naphthalene structure contributes to its aromatic characteristics, which can influence its reactivity and stability. Typically, compounds like [(naphthyloxy)methyl]oxirane exhibit moderate to high reactivity due to the strained nature of the epoxide ring, making them useful intermediates in organic synthesis. They can participate in various chemical reactions, including ring-opening reactions with nucleophiles, which can lead to the formation of more complex molecules. Additionally, the compound's physical properties, such as boiling point and solubility, are influenced by the size and nature of the naphthalene group, as well as the overall molecular structure.
Formula:C13H12O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C13H12O2/c1-2-6-12-10(4-1)5-3-7-13(12)15-9-11-8-14-11/h1-7,11H,8-9H2
InChI key:InChIKey=QYYCPWLLBSSFBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O(CC1CO1)C=2C3=C(C=CC2)C=CC=C3
Synonyms:
  • (1-Naphthoxymethyl)oxirane
  • (1-Naphthyloxymethyl)oxirane
  • (2R)-2-[(Naphthalen-1-Yloxy)Methyl]Oxirane
  • (2S)-2-[(Naphthalen-1-Yloxy)Methyl]Oxirane
  • (±)-1-(1-Naphthyloxy)-2,3-epoxypropane
  • 1,2-Epoxy-3-(1-naphthoxy)propane
  • 1,2-Epoxy-3-(α-naphthoxy)propane
  • 1-(1-Naphthoxy)-2,3-epoxypropane
  • 1-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)-Naphthalen
  • 1-(2,3-Epoxypropoxy)naphthalene
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