Title: Allenolic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 553-39-9
CAS Name: 6-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenepropanoic acid
Additional Names: 2-hydroxy-6-naphthalenepropionic acid; amphihydroxynaphthyl-b-propionic acid
Molecular Formula: C13H12O3
Molecular Weight: 216.23
Percent Composition: C 72.21%, H 5.59%, O 22.20%
Literature 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.
Melting point: mp 180-181°
Use: In biochemical research, in the prepn of estrogenic compds. |