The title compound, C(22)H(15)ClO(4), containing three chiral C atoms, is an inter-mediate in the design of chiral alcohols. In the crystal structure, a chain structure is generated through C-H⋯O contacts and an intramolecular C-H⋯O interaction also occurs. The dihedral angle between the benzene ring and the naphthalene system is 16.5°.