1naphthoic
1-Naphthoic acid, also known as alpha-naphthoic acid or naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C11H8O2. It is a white crystalline solid and is an isomer of 2-naphthoic acid. The molecule consists of a naphthalene ring system with a carboxylic acid group attached to the alpha (or 1) position.
1-Naphthoic acid is sparingly soluble in water but readily dissolves in many organic solvents such as ethanol,
This compound can be synthesized through various methods, including the oxidation of 1-methylnaphthalene or the carboxylation
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