1-Naphthaldehyde
Agent Name
1-Naphthaldehyde
CAS Number
66-77-3
Formula
C11-H8-O
Major Category
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Synonyms
1-Formylnaphthalene; 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 1-Naphthylaldehyde; alpha-Naphthal; alpha-Naphthaldehyde; alpha-Naphthylaldehyde; alpha-Naphthylcarboxaldehyde; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes somnolence and muscle weakness in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; Dermal LD50 (guinea pig) >20 mL/kg; [RTECS] A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde." See "2-Methylbenzaldehyde."
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