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5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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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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
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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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