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Tetralone is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H10O. It is a common intermediate in organic synthesis. It is a ketone derivative of tetralin.The Haworth reaction is a classic method for the synthesis of tetralone. Benzene is reacted with succinic anhydride by a Friedel–Crafts acylation the intermediate product is reduced and a second Friedel–Crafts acylation takes place upon the addition of acid.The structural isomer 2-tetralone is also known.↑ ↑ ↑
