CAS 5060-95-7

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 5060-95-7

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid is a synthetic anthracycline that has been used as an experimental cancer drug. It is a naphthoic acid and an aglycone of the naphthoic acid ester. 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid is hydrolyzed by alkaline or acidic esterases and reacts with halogens. This reaction product undergoes carcinostatic reactions with DNA in the cell nucleus.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 192.21 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FAA06095