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2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene

SKU: D0892

Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents

Synonyms: 2,3-DHN, 2,3-Naphthalenediol, 2,3-Dihydroxy-naphthalin, 2,3-Naphthalindiol; 92-44-4
CAS-Number: C₁₀H₈O₂
Molecular Formula: 160.17
Molecular Weight

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

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Specifications

Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Appearance: White to faint beige powder or crystals
Identity: 1H-NMR
Melting Point: 162 - 164 °C
Content: Carbon: 74.99%

Properties

Solvents: Soluble in DMSO or methanol (1 mg/ml).
Melting Point: 161-165 °C (lit.) 162-164 °C

Shipping: AMBIENT
Short Term Storage: RT
Long Term Storage: RT
Handling Advice: Very hygroscopic. Store under inert gas.
Use / Stability: Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.

Hazard statements: H302 - H318
Precautionary statements: P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P501
GHS Symbol: GHS05+GHS07
Signal word: Danger
Transportation: Not dangerous goods

Description: 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-DHN) is a naturally occurring catechol. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-DHN) can be used as a building block, starting material or reagent in organic synthesis to create more complex chemical compounds. The hydroxyl groups in 2,3-DHN can undergo various chemical reactions, such as esterification, oxidation, or substitution reactions, to produce a wide range of derivatives. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene displays the ability to function as either an electron donor or acceptor in redox reactions. It also serves as an electron transfer agent in enzymatic reactions. 2,3-DHN and its derivatives can be used in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. 2,3-DHN and its derivatives have been shown to inhibit certain enzymes and have potential anti-tumor properties. 2,3-DHN is a metal chelators.
Smiles: Oc1cc2ccccc2cc1O
InChi Key: JRNGUTKWMSBIBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
References: (1) J.C. DiNardo, et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 78, 163 (1985) , (2) P.K. Tarafder, et al., Talanta 41, 1345 (1994) , (3) R. Shiman, et al., J. Cell Biol. 236, 24637 (1994) , (4) S. Bhownik & U. Maitra, Chem. Commun. 48, 4624 (2012) , (5) J. Feng, et al., Dalton Trans. 41, 8697 (2012) , (6) L.M. Laglera, et al., Anal. Chem. 85, 2486 (2013) , (7) M. Burton, et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem. 26, 4841 (2018)

2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-DHN) is a naturally occurring catechol. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-DHN) can be used as a building block, starting material or reagent in organic synthesis to create more complex chemical compounds. The hydroxyl groups in 2,3-DHN can undergo various chemical reactions, such as esterification, oxidation, or substitution reactions, to produce a wide range of derivatives. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene displays the ability to function as either an electron donor or acceptor in redox reactions. It also serves as an electron transfer agent in enzymatic reactions. 2,3-DHN and its derivatives can be used in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. 2,3-DHN and its derivatives have been shown to inhibit certain enzymes and have potential anti-tumor properties. 2,3-DHN is a metal chelators.

SKU: D0892 Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents

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Additional information

Synonyms	2,3-DHN, 2,3-Naphthalenediol, 2,3-Dihydroxy-naphthalin, 2,3-Naphthalindiol
Purity	≥98% (HPLC)
Appearance	White to faint beige powder or crystals
CAS-Number	92-44-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8O2
Molecular Weight	160.17
Identity	1H-NMR
Solvents	Soluble in DMSO or methanol (1 mg/ml).
Melting Point	161-165 °C (lit.) 162-164 °C
Smiles	Oc1cc2ccccc2cc1O
InChi Key	JRNGUTKWMSBIBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping	AMBIENT
Short Term Storage	RT
Long Term Storage	RT
Handling Advice	Very hygroscopic. Store under inert gas.
Use / Stability	Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
Hazard statements	H302 – H318
Precautionary statements	P264 – P270 – P280 – P301 + P312 – P305 + P351 + P338 – P501
GHS Symbol	GHS05+GHS07
Signal word	Danger
Transportation	Not dangerous goods
References	(1) J.C. DiNardo, et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 78, 163 (1985), (2) P.K. Tarafder, et al., Talanta 41, 1345 (1994), (3) R. Shiman, et al., J. Cell Biol. 236, 24637 (1994), (4) S. Bhownik & U. Maitra, Chem. Commun. 48, 4624 (2012), (5) J. Feng, et al., Dalton Trans. 41, 8697 (2012), (6) L.M. Laglera, et al., Anal. Chem. 85, 2486 (2013), (7) M. Burton, et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem. 26, 4841 (2018)
Quantity	100 g, Bulk
cdx-Melting Point	162 – 164 °C
cdx-Content	Carbon: 74.99%