Naphtalènes

Disodium 2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonate is a cationic surfactant that reacts with chloride ions to form a gel. It can be used as an inhibitor of corrosion and foaming in the oil industry. Disodium 2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonate has also been shown to have a linear response with fluorescence techniques when it interacts with metal ions. The kinetic data for this reaction is dependent on the concentration of chloride ions, which are generated by hydrochloric acid upon addition of water.

2-Naphthalenemethanol is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds. It is one of the simplest aromatic alcohols and has been used as a model for the study of other more complex molecules. 2-Naphthalenemethanol is synthesized by reacting sodium salts with borane-tetrahydrofuran complex in dry diethyl ether. The reaction mechanism involves the formation of an ester linkage between the two naphthalenes, which can then undergo hydrolysis to form an alcohol. 2-Naphthalenemethanol can be converted into its structural analog, naphthalene, via condensation reactions with formaldehyde or ethylene glycol. The chemical properties of 2-naphthalenemethanol have been studied using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and x-ray crystallography, which revealed that it exists as a zwitterion consisting of two covalently

1,6-Dimethoxynaphthalene is a chiral molecule that can be used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. 1,6-Dimethoxynaphthalene has been shown to react with dopamine to form β-unsaturated ketones. This reaction is catalyzed by thionyl chloride. The product of this reaction can be reacted with a chloride, naphthalene or sulfinyl chloride to form five-membered diprotonated products. 1,6-Dimethoxynaphthalene also reacts with hydrosulfite to form sulfinyl functional groups, which can then be used as additives in other chemical reactions.

Pamoic acid is a natural compound that has been found to exhibit antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. Pamoic acid is also used in the treatment of infectious diseases, such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and AIDS. The biological properties of pamoic acid are due to its ability to bind with peptide hormones and act as a pharmacological agent. Pamoic acid is able to inhibit the synthesis of peptide hormones by binding to their receptors on the cell surface. This inhibition can lead to immunosuppression (e.g., autoimmune diseases) and mitochondrial membrane depolarization. Pamoic acid is also able to bind with benzalkonium chloride, which may account for some of its antimicrobial activity.
Pamoic acid is synthesized from pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and caproic acid by means of an enzymatic process called transamination.