Agent Name |
2-Naphthoic acid |
CAS Number |
93-09-4 |
Formula |
C11-H8-O2 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
2-Carboxynaphthalene; 2-Maythic acid; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid; Isonaphthoic acid; Naphthalene-beta-carboxylic acid; beta-Naphthoic acid; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Description |
Crystals from 95% alcohol; [Merck Index] Colorless solid, almost insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] |
Comments |
Moderate skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] See "POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 205 deg C; mp = 183 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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