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1-Naphthaldehyde, 97%
Description
1-Naphthaldehyde is used in the synthesis of single-crystalline homochiral porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also a starting material for the Canizzaro reaction to produce 1-Naphthoic acid and 1-Naphthalenemethanol.
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1-Naphthaldehyde is used in the synthesis of single-crystalline homochiral porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). It is also a starting material for the Canizzaro reaction to produce 1-Naphthoic acid and 1-Naphthalenemethanol.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agent, air.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 1°C to 2°C |
| Density | 1.148 |
| Boiling Point | 160°C to 161°C (15 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 112°C (233°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Refractive Index | 1.653 |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Beilstein | 386082 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; May form a precipitate |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,ether,acetone,benzene. Insoluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 1-Naphthaldehyde
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde
RUO – Research Use Only
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