2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: 223°C to 225°C
• Quantity: 100 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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only