Methylnaphthalene Chemical Properties

Melting point:

34°C

Boiling point:

229.78°C (estimate)

Density 

1.0381 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.6085 (estimate)

EPA Substance Registry System

Methylnaphthalene (1321-94-4)

Safety Information

RIDADR 

3082

HazardClass 

9

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

1321-94-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Methylnaphthalene Usage And Synthesis

Definition

ChEBI: 1-methylnaphthalene is a methylnaphthalene carrying a methyl substituent at position 1. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent and a plant metabolite.

General Description

Bluish-brown oil or a clear yellow liquid. Coal tar or mothball odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Methylnaphthalene is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Methylnaphthalene is also incompatible with peroxides and oxygen.

Fire Hazard

Methylnaphthalene is probably combustible.

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