2-Naphthylacetic acid
Synonym(s):2-Naphthylacetic acid
- CAS NO.:581-96-4
- Empirical Formula: C12H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 186.21
- MDL number: MFCD00004126
- EINECS: 209-475-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:14:14
What is 2-Naphthylacetic acid?
Chemical properties
WHITE TO ALMOST WHITE CRYST. POWDER OR FLAKES
The Uses of 2-Naphthylacetic acid
2-Naphthylacetic acid can be used to synthesize hydrolase inhibitors. It can also be utilized for developing?γ-dipeptide derivatives that can bind human somatostatin receptors.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-naphthylacetic acid is a naphthylacetic acid carrying a carboxy group at position 2.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from water or *benzene. [Beilstein 9 H 666, 9 IV 2431.]
Properties of 2-Naphthylacetic acid
| Melting point: | 141-143 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 280.69°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1032 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.6010 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | acetone: 50 mg/mL, clear |
| form | Crystalline Powder or Flakes |
| pka | pK1:4.256 (25°C) |
| color | White to almost white |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| BRN | 973396 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 581-96-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Naphthaleneacetic acid(581-96-4) |
Safety information for 2-Naphthylacetic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Naphthylacetic acid
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