CAS Registry Number

CAS 575-44-0 — 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene

1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is an organic compound featuring two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 1 and 6 carbons of the naphthalene ring. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, including the production of certain vat dyes and fluorescent brighteners. This white to pale yellow crystalline solid is stable under normal conditions and has limited water solubility but is soluble in organic solvents. Catalogue details: CAS 575-44-0, molecular formula C10H8O2, molar mass 160.17 g/mol, melting point 190–195°C, and no signal word classification under GHS. Molekula supplies 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.