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2-Naphthol, 98+%
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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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
Specifications
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Naphthol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Naphthalenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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