1-Naphthyl isocyanate is used in the preparation of cationic aromatic urethane. It is useful for the study of cholangiolitic hepatotoxicity in laboratory animals. It is also employed as separate enantiomers of beta-blockers.
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Applications
1-Naphthyl isocyanate is used in the preparation of cationic aromatic urethane. It is useful for the study of cholangiolitic hepatotoxicity in laboratory animals. It is also employed as separate enantiomers of beta-blockers.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, chloroform and diethyl ether.
Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and alcohols.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Belal, F.; Walash, M.; El-Enany, N.; Zayed, S. Highly sensitive HPLC method for assay of aliskiren in human plasma through derivatization with 1-naphthyl isocyanate using UV detection. J. Chromatogr. B 2013, 933, 24-29.
- McEntyre, C. J.; Slow, S.; Lever, M. Measurement of plasma free choline by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection following derivatization with 1-naphthyl isocyanate. Anal. Chim. Acta 2009, 644 (1-2), 90-94.