Naphthoyl Explained

Naphthoyl (naphthalenecarbonyl)^[1] is an acyl group derived from naphthoic acid.

It may refer to:

• 1-naphthoyl (naphthalene-1-carbonyl),^[2] derived from 1-naphthoic acid
• 2-naphthoyl (naphthalene-2-carbonyl),^[3] derived from 2-naphthoic acid

See also

• Naphthalene
• Carbonyl

Notes and References

1. Web site: CHEBI:52671 - naphthoyl group. Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI).
2. Web site: CHEBI:52676 - 1-naphthoyl group. Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI).
3. Web site: CHEBI:52675 - 2-naphthoyl group. Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI).