CAS 66-99-9: 2-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde

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2-Naphthaldehyde aids in stereo-selective formation of bicyclo 2-siloxy-2-alkoxyoxetanes. It is also used as catalytic agent and petrochemical additive. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Naphthaldehyde is an antimicrobial agent that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in vitro. It has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of DNA, RNA and protein. 2-Naphthaldehyde is an intramolecular hydrogen acceptor and a substrate for coumarin derivatives. The reaction mechanism of 2-napthalaldehyde is not yet fully understood, but it has been proposed that 2-napthalaldehyde reacts with sodium carbonate to form sodium phenolate and acetone. 2-Naphthaldehyde also shows genotoxic activity, as it has been shown to induce structural aberrations in bacterial DNA. This chemical compound also forms coordination geometry complexes with metal ions such as copper and zinc.

2-Naphthaldehyde