2-Methylnaphthalene
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IUPAC name
2-Methylnaphthalene
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Other names
β-methylnaphthalene
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91-57-6 | |
ChemSpider | 6788 |
Jmol 3D model | Interactive image |
PubChem | 7055 |
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C11H10 | |
Molar mass | 142.20 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2-Methylnaphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). Several enzyme biodegrate 2-Naphthalene in anaerobic condition. [1][2]
On February 22, 2014, NASA announced a greatly upgraded database[3][4] for detecting and monitoring PAHs, including 2-Methylnaphthalene, in the universe. According to NASA scientists, over 20% of the carbon in the universe may be associated with PAHs, possible starting materials for the formation of life.[3] PAHs seem to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang, are abundant in the universe,[5][6][7] and are associated with new stars and exoplanets.[3]
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