5-Methoxy-2-tetralone (CAS No: 32940-15-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Rotigotine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2(1H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-5-methoxy-;, 3,4-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2(1H)-naphthalenone
CAS No: 32940-15-1
PubChem CID: 259194
Mol Formula: C11H12O2
Mol Weight: 176.21 g/mol
Used in API: Rotigotine
IUPAC Name: 5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalen-2-one
API Intermediate Description: 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate (building block) in the multi-step chemical synthesis of Rotigotine, a dopamine agonist drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome, acting as a key precursor that undergoes further reactions (like reduction and amination) to form the final complex drug structure. Its reliable production is vital for manufacturing this non-ergot dopamine receptor agonist, available as a transdermal patch.
