1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid
Agent Name
1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid
CAS Number
86-48-6
Formula
C11-H8-O3
Major Category
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Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 1-Naphthol-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-1-naphthol; Xinafoic acid; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 1-hydroxy-; 2-Naphthoic acid, 1-hydroxy- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] alpha-Hydroxynaphthoic acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Naphthoic Acids
Description
White to reddish solid; [Merck Index] Light brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent in synthetic organic chemistry; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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