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2-Methylnaphthalene, 96%

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Description

CAS: 91-57-6 | C11H10 | 142.201 g/mol

The main uses of methylnaphthalene are as a raw material for dyestuff dispersants and heat transfer oils, and as a solvent for agricultural chemical. It has been used as an indicator of smoke exposure in food and packaging materials.

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.

Applications
The main uses of methylnaphthalene are as a raw material for dyestuff dispersants and heat transfer oils, and as a solvent for agricultural chemical. It has been used as an indicator of smoke exposure in food and packaging materials.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, methanol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 91-57-6
Molecular Formula C11H10
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 142.201
MDL Number MFCD00004118
InChI Key QIMMUPPBPVKWKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym naphthalene, 2-methyl, beta-methylnaphthalene, .beta.-methylnaphthalene, naphthalene, beta-methyl, unii-s8mcx3c16h, 2-methyl naphthalene, 2-methyl-naphthalene, beta-methyl naphthalenes, s8mcx3c16h, naphtalene,2-methyl mfc11 h10
PubChem CID 7055
ChEBI CHEBI:50720
IUPAC Name 2-methylnaphthalene
SMILES CC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1

Specifications

Melting Point 31°C to 35°C
Density 1.001
Boiling Point 241°C to 243°C
Flash Point 97°C (206°F)
Odor Characteristic
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 906859
Solubility Information Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,methanol.
Formula Weight 142.2
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Methylnaphthalene
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H315-H319
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 202-078-3
RTECSNumber QJ9635000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
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