1-Bromonaphthalene
Agent Name
1-Bromonaphthalene
CAS Number
90-11-9
Formula
C10-H7-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Naphthyl bromide; alpha-Bromonaphthalene; alpha-Naphthyl bromide; Naphthalene, 1-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Oily liquid; mp = 0.2-0.7 deg C or 6.2 deg C (depends on form of solid); [Merck Index] Thick colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [Hawley] Light yellow oily liquid; mp = -1 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and refractometry of fats; [Hawley] Used in immersion oil (microscopy) and to determine the refractive index of crystals and the water content of alcohols; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00973 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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