Product Description of 5-Methoxy-2-Tetralone (CAS# 32940-15-1)
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone (CAS 32940-15-1) serves as a key functionalized tetralone derivative, heavily relied upon as a building block in drug discovery—specifically for preparing sertraline analogues and various neuroactive molecules. Chemically identified by the formula C₁₁H₁₂O₂, this organic material typically presents as a yellow to orange solid with a characteristic melting temperature spanning 32–36 °C.
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 32-36 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 165°C/10mmHg(lit.) |
| density | 1.124±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| vapor pressure | 0.059Pa at 25℃ |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform, Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol |
| form | Solid |
| color | Yellowish Orange |
| BRN | 1451623 |
| InChIKey | MDAIAXRTLTVEOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 1.8 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 32940-15-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29145090 |
Product Application of 5-Methoxy-2-Tetralone (CAS# 32940-15-1)
5-Methoxy-2-tetralone functions as an essential structural foundation for preparing diverse bioactive chemical entities:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Acts as a critical intermediate for synthesizing rotigotine, a prominent dopamine receptor agonist prescribed for Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.
R&D Synthetic Utility: Extensively deployed in laboratory research as a foundational starting material to assemble polycyclic aromatic framework structures and functionalized naphthalene analogs.
