1(2H)-Naphthalenone, 4-(2-fluorophenyl)-3,4-dihydro-is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H13FO. It has the appearance of a white to pale yellow solid with a characteristic odor.
The main use of this compound is as a pharmaceutical intermediate and synthetic raw material in the pharmaceutical field. It can be used to synthesize a variety of drugs, such as antidepressants and analgesics.
A method for preparing 1(2H)-Naphthalenone-3,4-dihydro-is usually obtained by reacting 4-bromophenyl-1-tetralone with a fluorinating agent. The reaction may be carried out in a reaction solvent such as methanol or dimethyl sulfoxide.