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2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

Synonym(s):2-Naphthoxyacetic acid;BNOA

  • CAS NO.:120-23-0
  • Empirical Formula: C12H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 202.21
  • MDL number: MFCD00004066
  • EINECS: 204-380-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-19 17:35:41
2-Naphthoxyacetic acid Structural

What is 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid?

Chemical properties

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is Gray crystals

The Uses of 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

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

The Uses of 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

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

The Uses of 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

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.]

Properties of 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

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
form  crystalline
pka 3.18±0.30(Predicted)
color  gray
Water Solubility  Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetic acid and dimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in water.
Merck  14,6397
BRN  1074148
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 for 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral

Computed Descriptors for 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid

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