6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-carboxylic acid
[CAS# 2471-70-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic acid
• Name: 6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 6-Methoxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 6-Methoxy-2-naphthoic acid; NSC 408786
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 202.21
• CAS Registry Number: 2471-70-7
• EC Number: 607-425-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.17 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.263±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 210 ºC (ethanol )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Jacques, J.; Bulletin de la Societe Chimique de France 1950, P512-20.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319