1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

CAS NO.：31519-22-9
Empirical Formula: C11H8O4
Molecular Weight: 204.18
MDL number: MFCD00010370
EINECS: 250-674-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-29 11:48:30

What is 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid?

Chemical properties

Lighte yellow powder

The Uses of 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

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.

What are the applications of Application

1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is promoter of Bifidobacterium proliferation

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.

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

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 for 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.