2-Methyl-1-tetralone
- CAS NO.：1590-08-5
- Empirical Formula: C11H12O
- Molecular Weight: 160.21
- MDL number: MFCD00001690
- EINECS: 216-461-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:49
What is 2-Methyl-1-tetralone?
Chemical properties
clear yellow to orange liquid
The Uses of 2-Methyl-1-tetralone
Methylation of 1-tetralone followed by the subsequent dehydrogenation of 2-methyl-1-tetralone in the presence of Pd/C catalyst also has been reported.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-methyl-1-tetralone is a member of the class of tetralins that is tetralin in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 2 are replaced by oxo and methyl groups, respectively. It is a member of tetralins and an aromatic ketone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 89, p. 5727, 1967 DOI: 10.1021/ja00998a055
Tetrahedron Letters, 32, p. 819, 1991 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74896-9
General Description
2-Methyl-1-tetralone undergoes enantioselective hydrogenation catalyzed by 1,4-diamine-ruthenium(II) complexes.
Properties of 2-Methyl-1-tetralone
| Melting point: | 15°C |
| Boiling point: | 127-131 °C12 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Dichloromethane, Diethyl Ether, Ethyl Acetate |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear yellow to orange |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1590-08-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-2-methyl-(1590-08-5) |
Safety information for 2-Methyl-1-tetralone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-1-tetralone
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