2-Ethylnaphthalene
[CAS# 939-27-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Aryl compounds >> Naphthalenes
• Name: 2-Ethylnaphthalene
• Synonyms: 3-Ethylnaphthalene; NSC 59389; beta-Ethylnaphthalene
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 156.22
• CAS Registry Number: 939-27-5
• EC Number: 213-360-0

Properties

• Density: 1.0110 g/cm³ (20 ºC)^*
• Melting point: -7 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 258 ºC (760 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.61882 (20 ºC)^*****
• Flash point: 104.4±0.0 ºC, Calc.^****

^* Gavrilov, B. G.; Izvest. Vysshikh Ucheb. Zavedenii, Neft i Gaz 1958, (No. 5), P93-5.

^** Levy, Georges; Annali di Chimica Applicata 1938, V9, P5-87.

^*** Morrell, S. H.; Journal of the Institute of Petroleum 1948, V34, P677-91.

^**** Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2020 ACD/Labs)

^***** Luther, Horst; Chemische Berichte 1949, V82, P161-76.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411