1phenylnaphthalene
1-Phenylnaphthalene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H12. It consists of a naphthalene core substituted with a phenyl group at the 1-position. It is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative. The compound is a solid at room temperature and is generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Its physical properties, such as melting point and boiling point, are dependent on its purity.
The synthesis of 1-phenylnaphthalene can be achieved through various organic reactions, often involving coupling reactions between
While not as extensively studied as some other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, 1-phenylnaphthalene may find applications in