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A white crystalline powder with a faint phenolic odor. Naphthol is an aromatic compound that is primarily used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=antioxidant antioxidant] in rubbers. It is stable in air but turns dark with exposure to light. Naphthol is also used as a color developer and as a stabilizer for direct dyes. | A white crystalline powder with a faint phenolic odor. Naphthol is an aromatic compound that is primarily used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=antioxidant antioxidant] in rubbers. It is stable in air but turns dark with exposure to light. Naphthol is also used as a color developer and as a stabilizer for direct dyes. | ||
| − | See also [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=naphthol | + | See also [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=naphthol%20dye naphthol dye], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=naphthol%20pigment naphthol pigment], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=beta%20naphthol%20pigment beta naphthol pigment]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6471 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6471 | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * | + | * B. Berrie, S.Q. Lomax, 'Azo Pigments: Their History, Synthesis, Properties and Use in Artists' Materials', ''Studies in the History of Art'' , National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, No. 57, 1997 |
| − | * | + | * Website address 1 Comment: www.china-pigment.com - density =1.28; m.p.=123-124; b.p.=295 |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 24 July 2013
Description
A white crystalline powder with a faint phenolic odor. Naphthol is an aromatic compound that is primarily used as an antioxidant in rubbers. It is stable in air but turns dark with exposure to light. Naphthol is also used as a color developer and as a stabilizer for direct dyes.
See also naphthol dye, naphthol pigment, and beta naphthol pigment.
Synonyms and Related Terms
beta-naphthol; CI Developer 5; CI 37500; napthol (sp); naftol (Esp.); naphthol (Fr.); 2-naphthol; 2-hydroxynaphthalene; 2-naphthalenol; isonaphthol
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, glycerol, oils, alkaline solutions. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C10H7OH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 135-19-3 |
| Melting Point | 121-123 |
| Density | 1.22 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=144.17 |
| Boiling Point | 285-286 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Flash point = 153C (307F)
Skin irritant. Ingestion may cause vomiting, abdominal pain and convulsions.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 6471
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- B. Berrie, S.Q. Lomax, 'Azo Pigments: Their History, Synthesis, Properties and Use in Artists' Materials', Studies in the History of Art , National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, No. 57, 1997
- Website address 1 Comment: www.china-pigment.com - density =1.28; m.p.=123-124; b.p.=295