1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene

Agent Name
1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene
CAS Number
83-56-7
Formula
C10-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,5-Naphthalenediol; 1,5-Dihydroxynapthalene; C.I. 76625; CI 76625; Durafur Developer E; Oxidation Base; [ChemIDplus] Azurol; [Ullmann]
Category
Naphthols
Description
Orange powder; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used to make dyes; [Hawley]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [ICSC] A skin and eye irritant; May be harmful if ingested; [MSDSonline] See "1-Napththol" and "2-Naphthol." See "2,7-Naphthalenediol."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
7.15E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 252 deg C; [ICSC] mp = 259-261 deg C; [MSDSonline]

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