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2-Acetyl-6-(dimethylamino)naphthalene (CAS 68520-00-3)

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Alternate Names:
1-(6-Dimethylaminonaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone; Acedan
Application:
2-Acetyl-6-(dimethylamino)naphthalene is a derivative of Naphthalene
CAS Number:
68520-00-3
Molecular Weight:
213.28
Molecular Formula:
C14H15NO
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2-Acetyl-6-(dimethylamino)naphthalene is a derivative of Naphthalene. A colorless crystalline solid with slight solubility in water, has applications in several fields including organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and biochemistry. In organic synthesis, it serves as a reactant, facilitating the synthesis of compounds, including polymers and heterocyclic compounds. Its utility extends to medicinal chemistry, where it acts as a foundational material for the creation of pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, in biochemistry, 2-Acetyl-6-(dimethylamino)naphthalene assumes the role of an enzyme inhibitor. It inhibits enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase, a critical regulator of neurotransmitter release.


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2-Acetyl-6-(dimethylamino)naphthalene, 25 mg

sc-208991
25 mg
$385.00