1-NAPHTHALENEACETAMIDE

Synonym(s):1-Naphthaleneacetamide

CAS NO.：86-86-2
Empirical Formula: C12H11NO
Molecular Weight: 185.22
MDL number: MFCD00004047
EINECS: 201-704-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:30:08

What is 1-NAPHTHALENEACETAMIDE?

Chemical properties

white to cream powder

The Uses of 1-NAPHTHALENEACETAMIDE

1-Naphthylacetamide (cas# 86-86-2) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-naphthaleneacetamide is a member of the class of naphthalenes that is naphthalene which is substituted by a 2-amino-2-oxoethyl group at position 1. It is a synthetic auxin that is widely used in agriculture to promote the growth of numerous fruits, for root cuttings and as a fruit thinning agent. It has a role as a synthetic auxin. It is a member of naphthalenes and a primary carboxamide.

Agricultural Uses

Plant growth regulator: 1-Naphthaleneacetamide is an agent for thinning fruit sets in apples and pear. Not currently registered for use in EU countries (pending). Registered for use in the U.S.

Trade name

AMACTONE®; AMID-THIN W®; FRUITONE®; ROOTONE® (component, with Indole-3-butyric acid and 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid); ROSETONE®; TRANSPLANTONE® (component, with 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid)

Properties of 1-NAPHTHALENEACETAMIDE

Melting point:	180-183 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	319.45°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0936 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5300 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	neat
pka	16.10±0.40(Predicted)
color	White to Off-White
BRN	1945547
CAS DataBase Reference	86-86-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Naphthaleneacetamide(86-86-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Naphthaleneacetamide (86-86-2)

Safety information for 1-NAPHTHALENEACETAMIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.