beta-Tetralone, CAS No. 530-93-8

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530-93-8

Catalog No. EBD11007

CAS 530-93-8

Name beta-Tetralone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-2-naphthalenone 3,4-Dihydro-2-naphthol 3,4-Dihydro-2,(1H)-naphtalenone beta-Tetralone 2-Tetralone 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one

Molecular Formula: C10H10O

Molecular Weight: 146.19

MDL Number: MFCD00001727

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

2-Tetralone, also known as α-tetralone or 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one, is a bicyclic organic compound featuring a ketone group fused to a benzene ring. It is a pale yellow to colorless liquid or low-melting solid with a molecular formula of C10H10O. This compound serves as a versatile and fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application lies in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules. It is a key intermediate in the production of drugs such as the antidepressant sertraline and the antihypertensive agent doxazosin. Furthermore, 2-tetralone and its derivatives are important precursors in materials chemistry, particularly for constructing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organic semiconductors used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices. As a synthetic intermediate, it undergoes a wide range of reactions including alkylation, condensation (e.g., in the preparation of tetrahydroisoquinolines), and ring expansion. It is also used in the synthesis of fragrances and dyes. Handling requires standard laboratory precautions as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 18 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 131 °C/11 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 110 °C

Density: 1.106 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: insoluble

Refractivity: n20/D 1.560(lit.)

Storage: 2-8°C