The crystal structure of the title compound, C19H14O3, an intermediate
in the synthesis of 2-naphthyl-chromones, has been determined by X-ra
y diffraction. The title molecule, which can be viewed as the fusion o
f 1-naphthoic acid and acetophenone, is not planar. The dihedral angle
between the benzene and naphthalene planes is 77.39 (7)degrees. Two i
ntramolecular C-H ... O bonds and a short intramolecular O ... O dista
nce of 2.719 (2)Angstrom have been observed.