2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 1-hydroxy-, methyl ester


Chemical Name: 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 1-hydroxy-, methyl ester
CAS Number: 948-03-8
Product Number: AG003RKH(AGN-PC-0JL9N1)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C12H10O3
Molecular Weight: 202.2060

Identification/Properties


Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
202.209g/mol
XLogP3:
3.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
202.063g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
202.063g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
46.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
15
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
239
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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Methyl 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, also known as MHN, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. It serves as a key building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals due to its unique structural properties. In chemical synthesis, MHN is commonly utilized as a precursor in the creation of complex organic molecules through various synthetic routes. Its hydroxy and ester functional groups make it a valuable intermediate for the modification of organic compounds, enabling the creation of novel structures with specific properties and functionalities. Additionally, the presence of the naphthalene ring in MHN provides opportunities for further derivatization, allowing for the synthesis of diverse chemical entities with tailored attributes. Overall, the application of Methyl 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate in chemical synthesis plays a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge materials and compounds with a wide range of industrial applications.