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2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE

  • CAS NO.:581-40-8
  • Empirical Formula: C12H12
  • Molecular Weight: 156.22
  • MDL number: MFCD00004119
  • EINECS: 209-463-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:09
2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE Structural

What is 2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of 2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE

It is used in the identification of individual aromatic hydrocarbons in kerosene fraction (b.p. 150-250°).

Definition

ChEBI: A dimethylnaphthalene carrying methyl groups at positions 2 and 3.

Purification Methods

Steam distil the naphthalene and crystallise it from EtOH. [Beilstein 5 IV 1713.]

Properties of 2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE

Melting point: 103-104 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 269 °C (lit.)
Density  1.0030
refractive index  1.5060
Flash point: 265-268°C
form  powder to crystal
color  White to Light yellow to Light orange
Water Solubility  Solubility in toluene (almost transparency). Insoluble in water.
BRN  1852621
CAS DataBase Reference 581-40-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,3-Dimethylnaphthalene (581-40-8)

Safety information for 2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
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Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 2,3-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE

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