Welcome to our website!

Product Catalog

Rapid Product Index

Recommended Products

Friend Links

  • 1,2-Naphthoquinone  524-42-5
Name:1,2-Naphthoquinone 524-42-5
CAS No:524-42-5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


Description

1,2-Naphthoquinone or ortho-naphthoquinone is a polycyclic aromatic organic compound with formula C 10H 6O 2.
This double ketone (quinone) is a reactive metabolite of naphthalene and is found in diesel exhaust particles. The accumulation of this toxic metabolite in rats from doses of naphthalene has been shown to cause eye damage, including the formation of cataracts.

Basic Info

Chemical Name 1,2-Naphthoquinone
Synonyms

1,2-NAPHTHOQUINONE;1,2-Naphthalenedione;

CAS No. 524-42-5
Molecular Formula C10H6O2
Molecular Weight 158.15300
PSA 34.14000
LogP 1.46520

Properties

Appearance & Physical State dark brown powder
Density 1.29g/cm3
Melting Point 141 - 145ºC (Decomposes)
Flash Point 117.4ºC
Refractive Index 1.617
Storage Condition 2-8ºC

Safety Info

RTECS QL7000000
Safety Statements S26-S36
HS Code 2914690090
WGK Germany 3
Risk Statements R22; R36/37/38
Hazard Codes Xn; Xi; C; F

RELATED PRODUCTS