2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%

CAS: 581-43-1

Ref. 02-B21465

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 98%
• Synonyms: 2,6-naphthalenediol, 2,6-Dihydroxy naphthalene, 2,6-DihydroxylNaphthalene, 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalin, 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthaline, 2,6-Naphthalenediol, 2,6-Naphthalenediol(2,6-Oh), 2,6-Naphthohydroquinone, 2,6-dihydroxyl Naphthalene, 2-Hydroxy-6-naphthol, 2.6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 6-Hydroxy-2-naphthol, NSC 62687, Naphthalene-2,6-Diol, Timtec-Bb Sbb000129, 2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene, C.I. 76640

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. 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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 160.17
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: Pale cream to cream to pale brown to pale gray to gray, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
• InChI key: MNZMMCVIXORAQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N