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2-Methylnaphthalene, 96%
CAS: 91-57-6 | C11H10 | 142.201 g/mol
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Catalog number L02459.36
also known as L02459-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS91-57-6
IUPAC Name2-methylnaphthalene
Molecular FormulaC11H10
InChI KeyQIMMUPPBPVKWKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC=C2C=CC=CC2=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White to cream to yellow to orange to pale brown
Melting Point (clear melt)28.0-37.0°C
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid
Assay (GC)≥95.0%
The main uses of methylnaphthalene are as a raw material for dyestuff dispersants and heat transfer oils, and as a solvent for agricultural chemical. It has been used as an indicator of smoke exposure in food and packaging materials.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
The main uses of methylnaphthalene are as a raw material for dyestuff dispersants and heat transfer oils, and as a solvent for agricultural chemical. It has been used as an indicator of smoke exposure in food and packaging materials.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, methanol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
The main uses of methylnaphthalene are as a raw material for dyestuff dispersants and heat transfer oils, and as a solvent for agricultural chemical. It has been used as an indicator of smoke exposure in food and packaging materials.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, methanol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Annweiler E, et al. Identical ring cleavage products during anaerobic degradation of naphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, and tetralin indicate a new metabolic pathway.Appl Environ Microbiol.,2002,68(2), 852-8.
- Sharanagouda U, et al. Degradation of 2-methylnaphthalene by Pseudomonas sp. strain NGK1.Curr Microbiol.,2000,43(6), 440-3.