1,8-Naphthalic anhydride, 97%

Description

CAS: 81-84-5 | C12H6O3 | 198.18 g/mol

1,8-Naphthalic anhydride is used as a seed protectant and to prepare dyestuffs and optical brighteners. It is used in the preparation of napthalimide analogues, which finds application as anticancer agents. Further, it is used as fluorescent brightening agent for polymeric materials.

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Applications
1,8-Naphthalic anhydride is used as a seed protectant and to prepare dyestuffs and optical brighteners. It is used in the preparation of napthalimide analogues, which finds application as anticancer agents. Further, it is used as fluorescent brightening agent for polymeric materials.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetic acid. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 81-84-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 198.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00006925
• InChI Key: GRSMWKLPSNHDHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,8-naphthalic anhydride, benzo de isochromene-1,3-dione, naphthalic anhydride, protect, naphthalic acid anhydride, 1,8-naphthalic acid anhydride, pakarli, protect agrochemical, 1h,3h-naphtho 1,8-cd pyran-1,3-dione, 1h,3h-benzo de isochromene-1,3-dione
• PubChem CID: 6693
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82246
• IUPAC Name: 3-oxatricyclo[7.3.1.0⁵,¹³]trideca-1(13),5,7,9,11-pentaene-2,4-dione
• SMILES: O=C1OC(=O)C2=C3C(C=CC=C13)=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 269°C to 273°C
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 153190
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetic acid. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 198.18
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,8-Naphthalic anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-380-2
RTECSNumber	QK5350000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only