3-(2-Naphthyl)prop-2-ynoic acid

Ref. 3D-EAA84343

Product Information

• Name: 3-(2-Naphthyl)prop-2-ynoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-(2-Naphthyl)prop-2-ynoic acid is an alkynyl carboxylic acid that is used as a toxic additive in insecticides. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of some bacteria, such as Salmonella typhimurium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, by inhibiting their metabolism. 3-(2-Naphthyl)prop-2-ynoic acid is also used to synthesize methyl esters of carboxylic acids and yields azide, methyl ester, potassium, and dimethyl chemoselectivity reagents.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%