1-Methylnaphthalene
1-Methylnaphthalene is an organic compound with the formula C11H10. It is a colorless liquid. It is isomeric with 2-methylnaphthalene. It is generally obtained as a minor component of coal tar.
Methylnaphthalene anion
With alkali metals, 1-methylnaphthalene forms radical anion salts such as sodium 1-methylnaphthalene.Compared to its structural analog sodium naphthalene, sodium 1-methylnaphthalene is more soluble, which is useful for low-temperature reductions.