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2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%

Catalog No. AAB2146506
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Catalog No. AAB2146506

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B2146506

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Description

CAS: 581-43-1 | C10H8O2 | 160.172 g/mol

2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is used in the preparation of 1,5-dichloro-2,6-diethynylnaphthalenes. It is used to produce convulsions in mice. It exhibits antiproliferative activity towards certain cells. It is also employed in the preparation of the first-generation rotaxane dendrimer. Further, it is used in the production of several dyes, pigments, fluorescent whiteners, tanning agents, antioxidants and antiseptics. In addition to this, it is converted into amines, esters, ethers and carboxylic derivatives.

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
2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is used in the preparation of 1,5-dichloro-2,6-diethynylnaphthalenes. It is used to produce convulsions in mice. It exhibits antiproliferative activity towards certain cells. It is also employed in the preparation of the first-generation rotaxane dendrimer. Further, it is used in the production of several dyes, pigments, fluorescent whiteners, tanning agents, antioxidants and antiseptics. In addition to this, it is converted into amines, esters, ethers and carboxylic derivatives.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol and hot water. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 581-43-1
Molecular Formula C10H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 160.172
MDL Number MFCD00004082
InChI Key MNZMMCVIXORAQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,6-dihydroxynaphthalene, 2,6-naphthalenediol, 2,6-naphthohydroquinone, 2-hydroxy-6-naphthol, unii-4xx2nd0257, 2,6-dihydroxy naphthalene, 2,6-dihdroxynaphthalene, 2,6-dihydroxy-naphthalene, acmc-209m2x, aronis24267
PubChem CID 93552
IUPAC Name naphthalene-2,6-diol
SMILES C1=CC2=C(C=CC(=C2)O)C=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point 223°C to 225°C
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 1238082
Solubility Information Soluble in methanol and hot water. Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 160.17
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 209-465-6
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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