Chemical identity
Phenylephrine Inhouse Impurity F / 2-Napthalene Acetic Acid / β-Naphthylacetic Acid
CAS 581-96-4 · C12H10O2
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-25146 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 11393 |
| Name | Phenylephrine Inhouse Impurity F / 2-Napthalene Acetic Acid / β-Naphthylacetic Acid |
| CAS RN | 581-96-4 |
| Molecular formula | C12H10O2 |
| Molecular weight | 186.21 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-naphthalen-2-ylacetic acid |
| InChIKey | VIBOGIYPPWLDTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C12H10O2 |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | VIBOGIYPPWLDTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Ring count | 2 |
| Defined stereocentres | 0 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)CC(=O)O |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H10O2/c13-12(14)8-9-5-6-10-3-1-2-4-11(10)7-9/h1-7H,8H2,(H,13,14) |
03India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 581-96-4 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 581-96-4 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
04Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Phenylephrine
View API and impurity familyOther names
- Phenylephrine Impurity F
- 2-Napthalene Acetic Acid
- 2-(2-Naphthyl)acetic Acid
- 2-NAA
- 2-Naphthalen-2-ylacetic Acid
- Betoxan
- Naphthalen-2-ylacetic Acid
- ?-Naphthaleneacetate
- ?-Naphthaleneacetic Acid
- ?-Naphthylacetic Acid
- 2-Naphthaleneacetic acid
05Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
06Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 11393
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
