Product Name: 2-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No: 91-57-6
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow crystals or molten liquid
Packing: 25kg/fiber drum
Purity: ≥ 98.0% / 99.0%
2-Methylnaphthalene CAS 91-57-6
Description
Product Detail
Product Name: 2-Methylnaphthalene
Synonyms: beta-Methylnaphthalene
CAS No: 91-57-6
Molecular Formula: C11H10
Molecular Weight: 142.20
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow crystals or molten liquid
Purity: ≥ 98.0% / 99.0%
Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 34 – 36°C (Solidifies near ambient room temperature) |
| Boiling point | 241 – 243°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.005 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Flash point | 97°C (Closed Cup) |
| Water-soluble | Completely insoluble in water |
Usage
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Core Starting Material for Vitamin K3 Synthesis: It is the most important starting material for the synthesis of Vitamin K3 in the pharmaceutical and feed additive industries. It is used in hemostatic drugs and animal feed additives.
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Fine Chemical Synthesis & Agrochemical Intermediate: Deployed to synthesize specialty plant growth regulators, insecticide building blocks, textile dyeing auxiliaries, and high-efficiency naphthalene-based surfactants.
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Specialty Solvent & Heat Transfer Fluid: Applied as a high-boiling organic solvent, heat transfer fluid component, and functional building block for liquid crystal materials.
Packing
25kg/fiber drum, or 200kg/galvanized steel drum configured for liquid/molten bulk shipments.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated dedicated chemical raw material warehouse. Keep away from open flames, ignition vectors, and direct solar exposure; suggested storage temperatures should not exceed 30°C. Keep containers hermetically sealed and sheltered from atmospheric moisture. Strictly avoid joint storage or direct contact with powerful oxidizers.