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1,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%
Description
It is used in the naphthoresorcinol test for uronic acids of Tollens and Rorive, a blue color can be extracted with ethanol after heating of uronic acids with naphthoresorcinol in hydrochloric acid. It is also employed as a reagent for various medical tests. It can also be used as a spot test reagent for glycerate.
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It is used in the naphthoresorcinol test for uronic acids of Tollens and Rorive, a blue color can be extracted with ethanol after heating of uronic acids with naphthoresorcinol in hydrochloric acid. It is also employed as a reagent for various medical tests. It can also be used as a spot test reagent for glycerate.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), and water.
Notes
Light Sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and bases. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 123°C to 126°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Beilstein | 2044002 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,6396 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol (50mg/ml),and water. |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(C=C2O)O |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 160.172 |
| Formula Weight | 160.17 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H315-H319-H335 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 205-079-7 |
| RTECSNumber | QJ4725000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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