1,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%

Description

CAS: 132-86-5 | C10H8O2 | 160.172 g/mol

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 132-86-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H8O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00003965
• InChI Key: XOOMNEFVDUTJPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,3-naphthalenediol, 1,3-dihydroxynaphthalene, naphthoresorcinol, naphthoresoucinol, 3-hydroxybenzocyclohexadien-1-one, naphthoresorcin, ccris 7896, unii-5x457yew8y, acmc-1bvwb, naphthalenediol-1,3
• PubChem CID: 8601
• IUPAC Name: naphthalene-1,3-diol

• 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%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only