CAS 2246-42-6: 2-Methoxy-1-naphthalenamine

2-Methoxynaphthalen-1-amine

2-Methoxynaphthalen-1-amine is a sulphonic acid derivative of naphthalene that can be found in the blood as a result of exposure to this chemical. It has been used in the past for medicinal purposes, and is now known to have potential use as an inhibitor of Alzheimer's disease. 2-Methoxynaphthalen-1-amine is a ternary compound containing three different functional groups; two methoxy groups, one phenyl group and one amine group. The presence of these functional groups gives it the ability to bind with sulphonic acids, which are often found in brain tissue. This bond between 2-methoxynaphthalen-1-amine and sulphonic acids may contribute to its inhibitory effects on Alzheimer's disease by preventing the formation of beta amyloid plaques.