Sodium 2-naphtholate
Formula:
C
10
H
7
O Na
mol.wt.=
166.14
mp=
> 300°C
Grayish-white powder; becomes reddish or brownish on exposure to light and air.
Common synonyms:
Sodium
b
-naphtholate, sodium naphthol, Microcidin.
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Solubility
Very soluble in water;
aqueous solution is caustic;
Safety
Caustic;