2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98+%

Description

CAS: 83-72-7 | C10H6O3 | 174.155 g/mol

2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used for preparing decorative hair and skin dyes. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone also demonstrates antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. It also suppress the formation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radical anion by aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed reactions.

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Applications
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used for preparing decorative hair and skin dyes. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone also demonstrates antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. It also suppress the formation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radical anion by aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water. 2 g/L at 20°C

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 83-72-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 174.155
• MDL Number: MFCD00001678
• InChI Key: WVCHIGAIXREVNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lawsone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-hydroxynaphthoquinone, henna, mehendi, hana, lawson, mendi, flower of paradise
• PubChem CID: 6755
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxynaphthalene-1,2-dione
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=CC(=O)C2=O)O

• Melting Point: ∼193°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1565260
• Merck Index: 14,5393
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. 2g/L at 20°C
• Formula Weight: 174.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335-H341
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H341-H302-H319 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-496-3
RTECSNumber	QL8200000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only