2-Methoxynaphthalene

Agent Name
2-Methoxynaphthalene
CAS Number
93-04-9
Formula
C11-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Methoxynaphthalene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Naphthol methyl ether; 2-Naphthyl methyl ether; Methyl 2-naphthyl ether; Methyl beta-naphthyl ether; Naphthalene, 2-methoxy-; Nerolin; Nerolin (old); Yara yara; Yara-Yara; beta-Methoxynaphthalene; beta-Naphthol methyl ether; beta-Naphthyl methyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Naphthalenes
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Naphthalene."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00823 mm Hg

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