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CAS 604-53-5

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1,1′-Binaphthyl

Description:
1,1′-Binaphthyl, with the CAS number 604-53-5, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which consists of two naphthalene units connected by a single bond. This compound is a chiral molecule, meaning it exists in two enantiomeric forms, which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other. 1,1′-Binaphthyl is notable for its role in asymmetric synthesis and as a ligand in coordination chemistry due to its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow solid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. The compound exhibits interesting optical properties, making it useful in the development of chiral catalysts and in the study of stereochemistry. Additionally, 1,1′-Binaphthyl can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation and halogenation, which further enhances its utility in organic synthesis and materials science.
Formula:C20H14
InChI:InChI=1S/C20H14/c1-3-11-17-15(7-1)9-5-13-19(17)20-14-6-10-16-8-2-4-12-18(16)20/h1-14H
InChI key:InChIKey=ZDZHCHYQNPQSGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C=1(C2=C(C=CC1)C=CC=C2)C=3C4=C(C=CC3)C=CC=C4
Synonyms:
  • (±)Binaphthyl
  • 1,1'-Binaphthalene
  • 1,1'-Binaphthyl(formB)
  • 1-(Naphthalen-1-Yl)Naphthalene
  • 1-Naphthalen-1-ylnaphthalene
  • Ai3-18146
  • Di-alpha-naphthol
  • NSC 662279
  • Nsc 15230
  • Racemic 1,1′-binaphthyl
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