2-Naphthylacetic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 581-96-4 | C12H10O2 | 186.21 g/mol

2-Naphthylacetic acid is a synthetic plant hormone in the auxin family and is an ingredient in many commercial plant rooting horticultural products, it is a rooting agent and used for the vegetative propagation of plants from stem and leaf cutting. It is also used for plant tissue culture.

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
2-Naphthylacetic acid is a synthetic plant hormone in the auxin family and is an ingredient in many commercial plant rooting horticultural products, it is a rooting agent and used for the vegetative propagation of plants from stem and leaf cutting. It is also used for plant tissue culture.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone (50 mg/ml), and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 581-96-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 186.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00004126
• InChI Key: VIBOGIYPPWLDTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-naphthylacetic acid, 2-naphthaleneacetic acid, 2-naphthalen-2-yl acetic acid, betoxan, 2-2-naphthyl acetic acid, beta-naphthylacetic acid, beta-naphthaleneacetic acid, beta-naphthaleneacetate, naphthalen-2-ylacetic acid, .beta.-naphthaleneacetic acid
• PubChem CID: 11393
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37837
• IUPAC Name: 2-naphthalen-2-ylacetic acid
• SMILES: OC(=O)CC1=CC=C2C=CC=CC2=C1

• Melting Point: 141°C to 143°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 973396
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone (50mg/ml),and methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 186.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Naphthylacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	209-475-0
RTECSNumber	QJ0876000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only