1-Naphthaldehyde

1-Naphthaldehyde is a coordination compound that contains 1 naphthyl group and an oxygen atom. It can be used as an oxidation catalyst, intramolecular hydrogen, or a reaction solution. The antimicrobial activity of 1-naphthaldehyde has been shown in the presence of sodium carbonate or potassium phosphate buffer. 1-Naphthaldehyde has been shown to possess structural properties similar to those of other metal chelates, such as zinc pyrithione. The protonated form of 1-naphthaldehyde has been identified by means of analytical methods including gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.