Product Information
- 5-Methoxy-1-naphthalenol
- 1-Hydroxy-5-methoxynaphthalene
- 1-Naphthalenol, 5-methoxy-
- 1-Naphthol, 5-methoxy-
- 1,5-Naphthohydroquinone monomethyl ether
5-Methoxynaphthalen-1-ol is an alkylating agent that has been shown to have hypoglycemic activity. It is a nonpolar solvent, which can be used for the extraction of alkaloids from plants and fungi. 5-Methoxynaphthalen-1-ol has been shown to bind specifically to the hydroxyl group of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. This binding inhibits the metabolism of carbohydrates and leads to an increase in blood sugar levels. 5-Methoxynaphthalen-1-ol is synthesized by reacting naphthalene with a mixture of nitric acid and hydrochloric acid in a polar solvent such as water or ethanol. The reaction produces dihydroxynaphthalenes, which are then oxidized with potassium permanganate in a nonpolar solvent such as benzene or chloroform.
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