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Home/Compounds/Flavor & Fragrance/2-acetyl-6-methoxynaphthalene
C13H12O2
200.23 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning

2-Acetyl-6-methoxynaphthalene

CAS3900-45-6EC223-453-8
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
fragrance ingredient

2-Acetyl-6-methoxynaphthalene is a synthetic aromatic compound used primarily as a fragrance ingredient. It is a crystalline solid with a characteristic odor, contributing floral and fruity notes to perfumery compositions.

fragrance ingredient

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone

InChIKey

GGWCZBGAIGGTDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)OC

Synonyms (24)
  • NAPROXEN IMPURITY L (EP IMPURITY)
  • NAPROXEN SODIUM IMPURITY L (EP IMPURITY)
  • Naproxen EP Impurity L
  • Naproxen impurity L, European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
  • 2-Acetyl-6-methoxynaphthalene
  • 2-acetyl-6-methoxynapthalene
  • 6'-Methoxy-2'-acetonaphthone
  • 6-Methoxy-2-acetylnaphthalene
  • NAPROXEN IMPURITY L
  • NAPROXEN SODIUM IMPURITY L
  • Naproxen impurity L CRS