2-Naphthoxyacetic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

151-154 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

300.32°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1868 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5440 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

Soluble in DMSO

pka

3.18±0.30(Predicted)

form 

crystalline

color 

gray

Water Solubility 

Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetic acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in water.

Merck 

14,6397

BRN 

1074148

LogP

2.530

CAS DataBase Reference

120-23-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Acetic acid, (2-naphthyloxy)-(120-23-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Naphthoxyacetic acid (120-23-0)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn,Xi

Risk Statements 

22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

AI9659000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

IRRITANT

HS Code 

29189900

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: 500 mg/kg

MSDS

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2-Naphthoxyacetic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is Gray crystals

Uses

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is a phytohormone used as a plant growth regulator on tomatoes and strawberries.

Uses

2-Naphthoxyacetic Acid is a derivative of Naphthalene (N345600) and considered to be a phytohormone belonging to the class of auxins.

Uses

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid has been used as a component for embryo cell suspension maintenance medium. It has been used as a medium component for inducing somatic embryogenesis in grapevine.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-naphthyloxyacetic acid is a naphthyloxyacetic acid.

General Description

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is a plant growth hormone having structure related to auxin and is majorly used to regulate growth of tomatoes, apple and grapes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid promotes seed germination and early flowering in tomatoes. 2-naphthoxyacetic acid effectively improves fruit size and color. However, it is also regarded slightly hazardous and may contribute to mutagenesis.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from hot water or *benzene. [Beilstein 6 IV 4274.]

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid(120-23-0)Related Product Information

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• Fluroxypyr
• Ethyl 2-(Chlorosulfonyl)acetate
• 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid
• Stearic acid
• Phenoxyacetic acid
• Allyl phenoxyacetate
• Citric acid
• Folic acid
• Hyaluronic acid
• Forchlorfenuron
• Thidiazuron
• 6-Benzylaminopurine
• Ascoric Acid
• 2-METHYL-2-(2-NAPHTHYLOXY)PROPANOIC ACID
• lonaprofen
• (2-NAPHTHOXY)ACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER
• Phenylacetic acid