2-METHOXY-1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE Property

Melting point:

184-187 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

283.17°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.2100 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6400 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Store at -20°C

solubility 

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (265.70 mM; Need ultrasonic)

form 

Solid

color 

Light yellow to yellow

Water Solubility 

31.23mg/L(temperature not stated)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (2348-82-5)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

QL8960000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

2-METHOXY-1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone was used in the preparation of 2-(4-X-phenylene)amine-1,4-naphthoquinones (X= ferrocenyl, OMe, Me, I, Cl and NO₂).

Definition

ChEBI: A naphthoquinone that is naphthalene-1,4-dione substituted by a methoxy group at position 2. It has been isolated from the roots of Rubia yunnanensis.

General Description

2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is a potential candidate for Helicobacter pylori infection related disease therapy. It is isolated from the leaves of Impatiens glandulifera.