2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene , >95.0%(GC) , 581-43-1

Synonym(s):
2,6-Naphthalenediol

CAS NO.：581-43-1

Empirical Formula: C10H8O2

Molecular Weight: 160.17

MDL number: MFCD00004082

EINECS: 209-465-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 223-225 °C(lit.)
• Boiling point: 246.06°C (rough estimate)
• Density: 1.0924 (rough estimate)
• refractive index: 1.5418 (estimate)
• storage temp.: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• pka: 9.55±0.40(Predicted)
• form: Solid
• color: White to Off-White
• Water Solubility: Soluble in methanol and hot water. Slightly soluble in water.
• BRN: 1238082

Description and Uses

2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is used in the preparation of 1,5-dichloro-2,6-diethynylnaphthalenes. It is used to produce convulsions in mice. It exhibits antiproliferative activity towards certain cells. It is also employed in the preparation of the first-generation rotaxane dendrimer. Further, it is used in the production of several dyes, pigments, fluorescent whiteners, tanning agents, antioxidants and antiseptics. In addition to this, it is converted into amines, esters, ethers and carboxylic derivatives.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-37/39
• WGK Germany: 2
• F: 10-23
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 29309090