Tetralin
TL;DR: Tetralin (CAS 119-64-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H12 and molecular weight 132.0939 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
Also Known As: 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene, TETRALIN, Benzocyclohexane, Tetrahydronaphthalene, Tetranap
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.0939 g/mol |
| XLogP | 3.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 132.0939 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 92.0 |
| Melting Point | -23.1 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 406 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.974 at 68 °F (liquid (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 176 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.03 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.54135 @ 20 °C/D; 1.53919 @ 25 °C/D |
| Solubility | MISCIBLE WITH ETHANOL, BUTANOL, ACETONE, BENZENE, PETROLEUM ETHER, CHLOROFORM, &PETROLEUM ETHER, DECALIN; SOL IN METHANOL: 50.6% WT/WT; INSOL IN WATER. |
| SMILES | C1CCC2=CC=CC=C2C1 |
| InChIKey | CXWXQJXEFPUFDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Tetralin is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Tetralin (CAS 119-64-2) is a heterocyclic building block with the molecular formula C10H12 and a molecular weight of 132.09 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.974 at 68 °F (liquid (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: MISCIBLE WITH ETHANOL, BUTANOL, ACETONE, BENZENE, PETROLEUM ETHER, CHLOROFORM, &PETROLEUM ETHER, DECALIN; SOL IN METHANOL: 50.6% WT/WT; INSOL IN WATER. Synonyms include 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene and TETRALIN.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Tetralin
Property Insights of Tetralin
The XLogP value of 3.5 indicates that Tetralin is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Tetralin exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Tetralin has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tetralin?
The CAS number of Tetralin is 119-64-2.
What is the molecular formula of Tetralin?
The molecular formula of Tetralin is C10H12.
What is the molecular weight of Tetralin?
The molecular weight of Tetralin is 132.0939 g/mol.
What are the applications of Tetralin?
Tetralin is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Tetralin?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Tetralin?
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