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2-Naphthol, also referred to as 1-hydroxy-2-naphthaldehyde, occurs naturally in various plants, including tobacco and coffee. It is an odoriferous, colorless organic compound used in the production of dyes. Additionally, 2-Naphthol serves as a intermediate in the synthesis of numerous organic compounds and finds applications in scientific research. In vivo, it aids in compounds like 2-naphthyl-β-D-glucopyranoside, which functions as a substrate in enzyme assays. In vitro, 2-Naphthol contributes to the synthesis of drugs and compounds such as 2-naphthyl-β-D-glucoside, also used as a substrate in enzyme assays. Although the precise mechanism of action of 2-Naphthol is believed to act as an inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX).
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Naphthol, 100 g | sc-213860 | 100 g | $24.00 | |||
2-Naphthol, 500 g | sc-213860A | 500 g | $126.00 |