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2-Acetylnaphthalene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Acetylnaphthalene is used as a flavoring agent in food. It serves as an intermediate in the preparation of piperidinyl pyrazoles as potent DNA gyrase inhibitors. Further, it is used in air care products, cleaning and furnishing care products. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of aromatic enone and dienone analogues of curcumin as angiogenesis inhibitors.
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2-Acetylnaphthalene is used as a flavoring agent in food. It serves as an intermediate in the preparation of piperidinyl pyrazoles as potent DNA gyrase inhibitors. Further, it is used in air care products, cleaning and furnishing care products. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of aromatic enone and dienone analogues of curcumin as angiogenesis inhibitors.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, acetone and ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 52°C to 56°C |
Boiling Point | 300°C to 301°C |
Flash Point | 168°C (334°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Beilstein | 774965 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,acetone and ether. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 170.21 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Acetylnaphthalene |
RUO – Research Use Only
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