2-Naphthol
Formula: C
10
H
8
O
mol.wt.=
144.16
mp=
121-123°C
bp=
285-286°C
Common synonym:
b
-naphthol,
b
-hydroxy naphthalene
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Solubility
Water: 1 g in 1000 mL;
80 mL boiling;
Very soluble in alcohol,
chloroform, ether.
Safety
Irritant. Light sensitive.
Darkens with age when exposed to light.
