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2-Acetylnaphthalene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Acetylnaphthalene is used as a flavoring agent in food. It serves as an intermediate in the preparation of piperidinyl pyrazoles as potent DNA gyrase inhibitors. Further, it is used in air care products, cleaning and furnishing care products. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of aromatic enone and dienone analogues of curcumin as angiogenesis inhibitors.
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2-Acetylnaphthalene is used as a flavoring agent in food. It serves as an intermediate in the preparation of piperidinyl pyrazoles as potent DNA gyrase inhibitors. Further, it is used in air care products, cleaning and furnishing care products. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of aromatic enone and dienone analogues of curcumin as angiogenesis inhibitors.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, acetone and ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
52°C to 56°C
Boiling Point
300°C to 301°C
Flash Point
168°C (334°F)
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN3077
Beilstein
774965
Solubility Information
Soluble in ethanol,acetone and ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight
170.21
Percent Purity
99%
Chemical Name or Material
2-Acetylnaphthalene
Hazard Category
H302
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
202-216-2
RTECSNumber
AL2988000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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