5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 99%

Description

CAS: 481-39-0 | C10H6O3 | 174.16 g/mol

5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used as a natural dye in cloth, fabrics, wool and ink. It is a coloring agent for food and cosmetics. It is involved in the synthesis of poly(hydroxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuNQ NPs), which is used for nonenzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose.

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Applications
5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used as a natural dye in cloth, fabrics, wool and ink. It is a coloring agent for food and cosmetics. It is involved in the synthesis of poly(hydroxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuNQ NPs), which is used for nonenzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, ether and aqueous solution of alkalies. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, strong reducing agents and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 481-39-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 174.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00001684
• InChI Key: KQPYUDDGWXQXHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: juglone, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione, regianin, walnut extract, juglon, nucin, 5-hydroxynaphthoquinone, akhnot, yuglon
• PubChem CID: 3806
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15794
• IUPAC Name: 5-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: OC1=CC=CC2=C1C(=O)C=CC2=O

• Melting Point: 161°C to 163°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN2811
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5629
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,dimethylsulfoxide,ether and aqueous solution of alkalies. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 174.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-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	207-567-5
RTECSNumber	QJ5775000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only