2,6-Naphthalic acid dimethyl ester
[CAS# 840-65-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Carboxylic anhydride
• Name: 2,6-Naphthalic acid dimethyl ester
• Synonyms: Dimethyl 2,6-naphthalate; Dimethyl 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate; NSC 59387
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 244.24
• CAS Registry Number: 840-65-3
• EC Number: 212-661-4

Properties

• Solubility: Practically insoluble (0.071 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.225±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 194 ºC^**

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

^** Nakao, Takuo; JP 04120129 A 1992.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413