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1-Naphthaleneacetamide

SKU 21990776 CAS 86-86-2 C12H11NO MW 185.23 Available on enquiry

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1-Naphthaleneacetamide is an organic amide derived from naphthalene, primarily used in agriculture as a synthetic auxin plant growth regulator (sold as Amid-Thin, Dirigol N and Frufix) for fruit thinning, rooting cuttings and promoting fruit growth. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a mild odor. This chemical has a CAS number of 86-86-2, a molecular formula of C12H11NO, and a molecular weight of 185.23 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature, marked by the signal word "Danger." Molekula supplies 1-Naphthaleneacetamide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 21990776
CAS Number: 86-86-2
IUPAC Name: 2-naphthalen-1-ylacetamide
EC Number: 201-704-2
Molecular Formula: C12H11NO
Molecular Weight: 185.23
Exact Mass: 185.0841
SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2CC(=O)N
InChIKey: XFNJVKMNNVCYEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C12H11NO/c13-12(14)8-10-6-3-5-9-4-1-2-7-11(9)10/h1-7H,8H2,(H2,13,14)
PubChem CID: 6861

Synonyms

1-Naphthylacetamide
2-(1-Naphthyl)acetamide
2-(naphthalen-1-yl)acetamide
alpha-Naphthylacetamide
Amid-Thin
Amid-Thin W
Dirigol N
Frufix
NAAm
Naphthaleneacetamide

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 184 °C

Source: PubChem CID 6861 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Naphthaleneacetamide commonly used for?

1-Naphthaleneacetamide is primarily used as a synthetic auxin plant growth regulator in agriculture. It is applied as a fruit thinning agent, to promote rooting of cuttings and to promote the growth of numerous fruits.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1-Naphthaleneacetamide?

The chemical formula is C₁₂H₁₁NO and the molecular weight is 185.23 g/mol.

How should 1-Naphthaleneacetamide be stored?

Store at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances and sources of ignition.

What grades or purities of 1-Naphthaleneacetamide does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies high-purity (98%+) 1-Naphthaleneacetamide suitable for research, synthesis, and industrial applications.

Can Molekula supply 1-Naphthaleneacetamide in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk quantities of 1-Naphthaleneacetamide, with flexible packaging options to meet your production needs.

What documentation is provided with an order of 1-Naphthaleneacetamide?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.