838-03-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylnaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone
• Synonyms: 1-(1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 2-acetyl-1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylnaphthalene; Naphthalene-1,8-diol, 2-acetyl-3,6-dimethyl-
• CAS NO: 838-03-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 230.2592
• Mol File: 838-03-9.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 426.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 226.1°C
• Density: 1.248g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 6.86E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.652
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylnaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylnaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone(838-03-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(1,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylnaphthalen-2-yl)ethanone(838-03-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 838-03-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical family

Aromatic ketones

Physical state

Yellow crystalline solid

Molecular weight

230.26 g/mol

Uses

a. Synthesis of pharmaceuticals and organic compounds
b. Flavoring agent in the food industry
c. Fragrance in the cosmetics industry

Properties

a. Aromatic nature
b. Ketone functionality
c. Antioxidant properties

Potential applications

Development of antioxidant therapies

Upstream product

• 110-89-4 piperidine 
• 626-53-9 1,3-diacetyl acetone 
• 93005-91-5 7-acetyl-3,8-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one 

Downstream Products

• 52060-73-8 6-methoxy-1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid 

Relevant articles and documents

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