1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

220 °C (dec.) (lit.)

Boiling point:

461.7±40.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.535±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

powder to crystal

pka

2.89±0.30(Predicted)

color 

White to Amber to Dark green

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

CAS DataBase Reference

31519-22-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydroxy- (31519-22-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29182900

MSDS

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1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Lighte yellow powder

Uses

1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid from Propionibacterium freudenreichii is known to promote the proliferation of Bifidobacterium. It has potential therapeutic application for psoriasis treatment.

Definition

ChEBI: A naphthoic acid that is 2-naphthoic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 4.

General Description

1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid from Propionibacterium freudenreichii is known to promote the proliferation of Bifidobacterium. It has potential therapeutic application for psoriasis treatment.

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