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2-[(1-Naphthyloxy)methyl]oxirane is a synthetic organic compound. Its structure features a reactive epoxide group (oxirane) attached to a 1-naphthalene ring via an ether linkage. This combination makes it a valuable chemical building block (synthon).
The highly strained epoxide ring is readily opened by nucleophiles, allowing chemists to use this molecule to incorporate the naphthalene group into more complex structures for applications in materials science and pharmaceutical research.
2-[(1-Naphthyloxy)methyl]oxirane is a synthetic organic compound belonging to the epoxide family. Its structure consists of two key parts:
An oxirane ring (a 3-membered, highly strained ether ring, also known as an epoxide). This ring is highly reactive, making the compound a valuable synthetic intermediate.
A 1-naphthyloxy group (a naphthalene ring system attached via an oxygen atom).
In simpler terms, it is an epoxide functionalized with a naphthalene group connected by an ether linkage.
Its primary use is as a building block (synthon) in organic chemistry. The strained, reactive epoxide ring can be easily opened by nucleophiles (e.g., amines, alcohols, thiols), allowing chemists to attach the naphthalene-containing moiety to other molecules. This is useful for synthesizing more complex compounds for research, particularly in materials science and medicinal chemistry.
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