5-Methoxy-2-tetralone

Name: 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032428

About 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone

Listed under CAS 32940-15-1, 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is an impurity of Brimonidine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C11H12O2, molecular weight 176.21 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalen-2-one. Common synonyms include 5-methoxytetralin-2-one and 2(1H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-5-methoxy-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Brimonidine impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Brimonidine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	5-Methoxy-2-tetralone
Catalogue No.	VQ-032428
CAS Number	32940-15-1
IUPAC name	5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalen-2-one
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	176.21 g/mol
Exact mass	176.0837
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MDAIAXRTLTVEOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC2=C1CCC(=O)C2
PubChem CID	259194

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	5-methoxytetralin-2-one, 2(1H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-5-methoxy-, 5-methoxy-beta-tetralone, 5-methoxy-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one, 3,4-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2(1H)-naphthalenone, 5-methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one, 5-methoxy-2-tetralon, CS-B0110, 5-methoxy-1,3,4-trihydronaphthalen-2-one, Methoxy-2-tetralone,5-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone?

The CAS Registry Number of 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is 32940-15-1. It is also known as 5-methoxytetralin-2-one, 2(1H)-Naphthalenone, 3,4-dihydro-5-methoxy-, 5-methoxy-beta-tetralone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone?

5-Methoxy-2-tetralone has the molecular formula C11H12O2 and a molecular weight of 176.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-methoxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-naphthalen-2-one.

What is 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone used for?

5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Brimonidine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone can I order?

We supply 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone?

Yes. Every lot of 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 5-Methoxy-2-tetralone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.