CAS Registry Number

CAS 120-23-0 — 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is a synthetic auxin herbicide and plant growth regulator, primarily used to control broadleaf weeds in crops like cereals, grass, and rice. It promotes abnormal growth in susceptible plants, leading to their death. This chemical has the CAS number 120-23-0, with the molecular formula C12H10O3 (corrected from C10H7OCH2CO2H) and a molecular weight of 202.21 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient temperatures, and it carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety classification. Molekula supplies 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.