β-Naphthonitrile
Beta-naphthonitrile is an organic compound with the formula CH(CN)CO. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. The molecule consists of a benzene ring with a nitrile group on one side and an ester-like carbonate group on the other. Beta-naphthonitrile has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.