4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid

CAS: 4488-40-8

Ref. 3D-FM25619

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid
• Synonyms: 4-Methyl-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid1-Methyl-4-naphthalenecarboxylic acid1-Methyl-4-naphthoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Methyl-1-naphthoic acid (4MN) is a chemical that belongs to the group of diene compounds. It is a precursor in the biosynthesis of naphthoquinones and can be used for the preparation of aziridines and amides. 4MN has shown inhibitory properties against tumor cells and has been used as an experimental anticancer drug. The antineoplastic activity of 4MN may be due to its ability to interfere with DNA replication and cell division.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10O2/c1-8-6-7-11(12(13)14)10-5-3-2-4-9(8)10/h2-7H,1H3,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: InChIKey=SIVYRLBDAPKADZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(C(=O)O)c2ccccc12