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1-Naphthol, 99%
Description
1-Naphthol is used as a precursor in the manufacturing of various azo dyes and pharmaceuticals such as nadolol. It is used as biomarkers. It is used in analytical chemistry as Molisch’s reagent (1-naphthol dissolved in ethanol) for checking the presence of carbohydrates. It plays an essential role with sodium hypobromite to detect the presence of arginine in proteins, which is called as Sakaguchi test.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1-Naphthol is used as a precursor in the manufacturing of various azo dyes and pharmaceuticals such as nadolol. It is used as biomarkers. It is used in analytical chemistry as Molisch’s reagent (1-naphthol dissolved in ethanol) for checking the presence of carbohydrates. It plays an essential role with sodium hypobromite to detect the presence of arginine in proteins, which is called as Sakaguchi test.
Solubility
Soluble in benzene, chloroform, ether and ethanol.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 95°C to 97°C |
| Density | 1.28 |
| Boiling Point | 278°C to 280°C |
| Flash Point | 125°C (257°F) |
| Odor | Weak, Phenol-like |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 1817321 |
| Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,6383 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H312-H315-H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318-H302-H312-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 201-969-4 |
| RTECSNumber | QL2800000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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