2-Naphthoic acid
Agent Name
2-Naphthoic acid
CAS Number
93-09-4
Formula
C11-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Carboxynaphthalene; 2-Maythic acid; 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid; Isonaphthoic acid; Naphthalene-beta-carboxylic acid; beta-Naphthoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Naphthoic Acids
Description
Crystals from 95% alcohol; [Merck Index] Colorless solid, almost insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Moderate skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] See "3-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 205 deg C; mp = 183 deg C; [MSDSonline]
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