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1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt, 97%
Description
Colorimetric determination of amino acids and amines1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt is used for the colorimetric determination of amino acids, amines and procaine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used in the characterization of phanerochaete chrysosporium. Further, it acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of carbohydrate based napthoquinones, which acts as anticancer agents.
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Colorimetric determination of amino acids and amines1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt is used for the colorimetric determination of amino acids, amines and procaine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical preparations. It is also used in the characterization of phanerochaete chrysosporium. Further, it acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of carbohydrate based napthoquinones, which acts as anticancer agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water and acetone. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethanol. Insoluble in chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼289°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 4169788 |
Merck Index | 14,8646 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and acetone; Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethanol; Insoluble in chloroform. |
Formula Weight | 260.2 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 208-308-9 |
RTECSNumber | QK1490000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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