2-Naphthol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Naphthol can be used as a fluorescent indicator. It can be also used in the production of dyes and in organic synthesis.

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Applications
2-Naphthol can be used as a fluorescent indicator. It can be also used in the production of dyes and in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Partly miscible in water (0.76 g/L).

Notes
It is sensitive to light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 135-19-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.173
• MDL Number: MFCD00004067
• InChI Key: JWAZRIHNYRIHIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-naphthol, 2-naphthalenol, beta-naphthol, 2-hydroxynaphthalene, betanaphthol, isonaphthol, developer bn, naphthol b, azogen developer a, beta-napthol
• PubChem CID: 8663
• ChEBI: CHEBI:10432
• IUPAC Name: naphthalen-2-ol
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)O

• Melting Point: 120°C to 124°C
• Density: 1.28
• pH: 5.77
• Boiling Point: 285°C to 286°C
• Flash Point: 153°C (307°F)
• Odor: Phenol-like
• Quantity: 5000 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 742134
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6384
• Solubility Information: Partly miscible in water (0.76g/L).
• Formula Weight: 144.17
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Naphthol

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