7-Methoxy-1-tetralone, with the chemical formula C₁₁H₁₂O₂, a molecular weight of 176.21, CAS Registry Number 6836-19-7, MDL number MFCD00001696, and EINECS number 229-916-0, is a pale yellow solid at room temperature. It has a melting point of 59–63°C, a boiling point of 312.3 ± 31.0°C (at 760 mmHg), a flash point of 145.8 ± 18.4°C, and a density of 1.1 ± 0.1 g/cm³. It is classified as a non-hazardous substance, but it is recommended to wear an N95 dust mask, gloves, and safety goggles when handling it.

This compound exhibits antitumor activity by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and migration, as well as inducing apoptosis in liver cancer cells. Its mechanism involves the regulation of signaling pathways such as c-Met, p-AKT, and NF-κB. Animal studies have shown that it can reduce the protein levels of NF-κB, MMP2, and MMP9 in nude mice without significant toxic side effects, and it may modulate immune factors by increasing serum TNF-α levels.

7-Methoxy-1-tetralone is primarily used in cancer research and studies on apoptosis-related signaling pathways.