CAS Registry Number

CAS 86-48-6 — 1-Hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid (1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid)

1-Hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid is an organic compound featuring a naphthalene ring with hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, particularly in the production of azo dyes and certain pigments. This white to off-white crystalline solid has a CAS number of 86-48-6, a molecular formula of C11H8O3, and a molecular weight of 188.1794 g/mol. It is stable under ambient storage conditions and poses no acute hazard, requiring no signal word classification. Molekula supplies 1-Hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.