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1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE

Product Name
1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE
CAS No.
2026-08-6
Chemical Name
1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE
Synonyms
1,8-Napthalenedimethanol;Naphthalene-1,8-dimethanol;Naphthalene-1,8-bismethanol;1,8-Naphthalenedimethanol 97%;Naphthalene-1,8-diyldimethanol;1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE;1,8-BIS(HYDRODIMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE;1,8-Bis(hydroxymethyl)naphthalene,99%;[8-(Hydroxymethyl)naphthalen-1-yl]methanol
CBNumber
CB3328767
Molecular Formula
C12H12O2
Formula Weight
188.22
MOL File
2026-08-6.mol
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1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE Property

Melting point:
153-156 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
283.23°C (rough estimate)
Density 
1.0750 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.6010 (estimate)
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
pka
14.07±0.10(Predicted)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
WGK Germany 
3
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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.

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

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

TRC
Product number
H947658
Product name
[8-(Hydroxymethyl)naphthalen-1-yl]methanol
Packaging
10mg
Price
$45
Updated
2021/12/16
Matrix Scientific
Product number
125561
Product name
[8-(Hydroxymethyl)naphthalen-1-yl]methanol
Purity
>95%
Packaging
500mg
Price
$61
Updated
2021/12/16
Matrix Scientific
Product number
125561
Product name
[8-(Hydroxymethyl)naphthalen-1-yl]methanol
Purity
>95%
Packaging
1g
Price
$94
Updated
2021/12/16
AK Scientific
Product number
0383AB
Product name
Naphthalene-1,8-diyldimethanol
Packaging
500mg
Price
$132
Updated
2021/12/16
American Custom Chemicals Corporation
Product number
CHM0126927
Product name
1,8-NAPHTHALENEDIMETHANOL
Purity
97.00%
Packaging
1G
Price
$643.61
Updated
2021/12/16
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1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

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Uses

1,8-Naphthalenedimethanol may be used in the synthesis of 1,8-bis-(chloromethyl)-naphthalene and 1,8-dimethylnaphthalene.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 34, p. 4335, 1986 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.34.4335

General Description

1,8-Naphthalenedimethanol, also known as 1,8-bis(hydroxymethyl)naphthalene, is an aromatic diol. It can be synthesized by the reduction of 1,8-naphthalic anhydride using lithium aluminum hydride. It crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P21/n.

1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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1,8-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE Suppliers

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  • [8-(Hydroxymethyl)naphthalen-1-yl]methanol
  • Naphthalene-1,8-diyldimethanol
  • 1,8-Napthalenedimethanol
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