Its naphthyl group and reactive nitrile function make it valuable for creating drugs targeting depression, pain, neurological disorders, and for developing advanced dyes and materials. 2-Naphthylacetonitrile (2-NAN) is a versatile organic intermediate mainly used in synthesizing pharmaceuticals (for CNS, inflammation, diabetes), agrochemicals (pesticides), and specialty materials like fluorescent dyes and polymers, acting as a key building block to create complex molecules with diverse biological and material properties.
2-Naphthylacetonitrile
| API Name | Centanafadine |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 7498-57-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H9N |
| Molecular Weight | 167.21 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-naphthalen-2-ylacetonitrile |
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Its naphthyl group and reactive nitrile function make it valuable for creating drugs targeting depression, pain, neurological disorders, and for developing advanced dyes and materials. 2-Naphthylacetonitrile (2-NAN) is a versatile organic intermediate mainly used in synthesizing pharmaceuticals (for CNS, inflammation, diabetes), agrochemicals (pesticides), and specialty materials like fluorescent dyes and polymers, acting as a key building block to create complex molecules with diverse biological and material properties.
The CAS number of 2-Naphthylacetonitrile is 7498-57-9.
The molecular formula of 2-Naphthylacetonitrile is C12H9N.
The listed molecular weight of 2-Naphthylacetonitrile is 167.21 g/mol.
2-Naphthylacetonitrile is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Centanafadine.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 2-Naphthylacetonitrile is 2-naphthalen-2-ylacetonitrile.