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Chiral Intermediates
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Naphthalene acetic acid (2-naphthylacetic acid) is a synthetic auxin and intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its molecular formula is C12H10O2 with CAS number 86-87-5. Produced via Friedel-Crafts acylation of naphthalene, it serves as a key precursor for plant growth regulators.
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