1-(2-Propynyloxy)naphthalene

Ref. 3D-TAA54245

Product Information

• Name: 1-(2-Propynyloxy)naphthalene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-(2-Propynyloxy)naphthalene is a naphthalene derivative that has been shown to have a wide variety of biological effects. It has been found to be an antibacterial agent, and was also shown to have low cytotoxicity against human cancer cells. This compound may be useful as a fluorescent marker for hydroxyl groups in biological studies due to its redox potential. 1-(2-Propynyloxy)naphthalene has been used in the synthesis of azobenzene derivatives, which are used as fluorescent probes. The nitro group on this compound can react with alkylating agents, such as methylnitrobenzene, to form nitrosated derivatives that are useful for labeling tumour cell lines. 1-(2-Propynyloxy)naphthalene is an alicyclic compound that contains a naphthalene ring and two aliphatic hydrocarbon chains.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%