CAS: 3669-52-1

4-Acetyl-1-naphthol is a labile compound that can be degraded by phototransformation. It is an intermediate in the preparation of carbaryl, a pesticide that inhibits cholinesterase and is used to control insects. 4-Acetyl-1-naphthol reacts with phosphorus pentachloride to form chloroacetanilide, which is a precursor for many herbicides. This compound also forms exciplexes with benzoates and cyclic compounds such as chloride or chlorine. 4-Acetyl-1-naphthol has been shown to have ligand properties, binding to metal ions and forming stable compounds.