N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine

Synonym(s):α-Ethylaminonaphthalene

CAS NO.：118-44-5
Empirical Formula: C12H13N
Molecular Weight: 171.24
MDL number: MFCD00003880
EINECS: 204-250-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:48:11

What is N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.

The Uses of N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine

Intermediate.

The Uses of N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine

N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine was used in characterization of nitrite-dependent genotoxins and tumour promoter-like substances in fermented fish sauce by cross coupling reaction. It may be used in the identification of triazenes metabolites in urine by coupling and forming colored azo dyes.

What are the applications of Application

N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine is a biochemical intermediate

Properties of N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine

Melting point:	164-165 °C (decomp)(Solv: ethyl ether (60-29-7))
Boiling point:	175-176 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.065 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.644(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
pka	5.12±0.20(Predicted)
form	liquid
color	Colourless
BRN	2207404
CAS DataBase Reference	118-44-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1-Naphthalenamine, N-ethyl-(118-44-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Naphthalenamine, N-ethyl- (118-44-5)

Safety information for N-Ethyl-1-naphthylamine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P405:Store locked up.