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1-Naphthoic acid

SKU 28622958 CAS 86-55-5 C11H8O2 MW 172.18 Available on enquiry

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1-Naphthoic acid is a carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye production. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. CAS: 86-55-5, Molecular formula: C11H8O2, Molecular weight: 172.18 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies 1-Naphthoic acid 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
28622958
CAS Number
86-55-5
IUPAC Name
naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
EC Number
201-681-9
Molecular Formula
C11H8O2
Molecular Weight
172.18
Exact Mass
172.0524
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2C(=O)O
InChIKey
LNETULKMXZVUST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H8O2/c12-11(13)10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7H,(H,12,13)
PubChem CID
6847

Synonyms

  • 1-Carboxynaphthalene
  • 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid
  • alpha-Naphthoic acid
  • alpha-Naphthylcarboxylic acid
  • Carboxynaphthalene
  • naphthalene mono carboxylic acid
  • naphthalene-1-carboxylic acid
  • Naphthalene-alpha-carboxylic acid
  • Naphthalenecarboxylic acid
  • NAPHTHOIC ACID

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Naphthoic acid used for?

It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds.

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

The formula is C11H8O2 with a molecular weight of 172.18 g/mol.

How should 1-Naphthoic acid be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

What grade is available for 1-Naphthoic acid?

Available in technical grade; custom purity levels may be requested.

Can Molekula supply 1-Naphthoic acid in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for details.

What documentation comes with an order of 1-Naphthoic acid?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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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.

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