Nomenclature
CAS number: 553-39-9
6-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenepropanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-6-naphthalenepropionic acid; amphihydroxynaphthyl-β-propionic acid.
C
13H
12O
3; mol wt 216.23.
C 72.21%, H 5.59%, O 22.20%.
Description and references
Prepn from the corresponding methoxy compd:
Jacques, Horeau, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1948, 714.
Properties
Crystals from aq methanol, mp 180-181°. Sol in alcohol, methanol, pyridine.Use
In biochemical research, in the prepn of estrogenic
compds.