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HRID 1719197Generated: November 2, 2026

Methyl iodide → 5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantMethyl iodideHCID 6328—
ReactantPotassium CarbonateHCID 11430—
Reactant5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1-naphtholHCID 68258—
SolventAcetoneHCID 180—
Product5-Methoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthaleneHCID 221171—

Reaction Steps

5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1-naphthol (9.85 g, 66mM), methyl iodide (30.6 g, 215mM) and potassium carbonate (15 g, 90.8mM) in acetone (500 ml) were heated under reflux with stirring for 3 days. The mixture was evaporated and the residue was extracted with 2M sodium hydroxide and ether. The organic layer was washed and dried to give 1-methoxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene as as oil.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04539319
Source datasetuspto-grants-1985_09
ORD IDord-9ab89f5c1a154a34a41fb6f5e5631fd1
Source noteuspto-grants-1985_09