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1-Naphthylmethylamine (CAS 118-31-0)

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Alternate Names:
1-(Aminomethyl)naphthalene; 1-Naphthalenemethylamine
CAS Number:
118-31-0
Molecular Weight:
157.21
Molecular Formula:
C11H11N
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1-Naphthylmethylamine is (1-NM) an organic compound belonging to the amine group. It is derived from naphthalene, a occurring aromatic hydrocarbon found in coal tar and certain crude oils. 1-Naphthylmethylamine plays a pivotal role as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of diverse organic compound. 1-Naphthylmethylamine holds extensive utilization as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the creation of other amines. It also functions as a model compound, facilitating the study of the mechanism behind the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. The mechanism underlying the Friedel-Crafts alkylation of naphthalene with dimethylamine, leading to the production of 1-Naphthylmethylamine, involves a three-step process. Initially, the Lewis acid catalyst interacts with naphthalene, forming a complex and generating a carbocation intermediate. Subsequently, this intermediate reacts with dimethylamine, resulting in the formation of an imine, which is then hydrolyzed to ultimately yield 1-Naphthylmethylamine.


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1-Naphthylmethylamine, 5 g

sc-224769
5 g
$92.00