1-Methylnaphthalene
1-Methylnaphthalene is an organic compound with the formula CH3C10H7. It is a colorless liquid. It is isomeric with 2-methylnaphthalene.Methylnaphthalenide ion
With alkali metals, 1-methylnaphthalene forms radical anion salts such as sodium 1-methylnaphthalenide.
Compared to its structural analog sodium naphthalenide, sodium 1-methylnaphthalenide is more soluble, which is useful for low-temperature reductions.
