1,1'-Azonaphthalene - 80%

CAS: 487-10-5

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Product Information

• Name: 1,1'-Azonaphthalene - 80%
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,1'-Azonaphthalene is a quinoid that produces an azobenzene with a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction. This azobenzene is used as a model system for the study of enzyme inducers. It acts as an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and has been shown to inhibit tumor growth in murine hepatoma models. 1,1'-Azonaphthalene also reacts with dimethyl fumarate to form the dichroic compound with high optical activity. The asymmetric synthesis of 1,1'-azonaphthalene is achieved by using catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation with rhodium on carbon as a catalyst. Reaction mechanism studies have revealed that 1,1'-azonaphthalene can be converted into aromatic hydrocarbons by reacting with aliphatic hydrocarbons.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 282.34 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₄N₂
• Purity: Min. 80%
• Color/Form: Powder