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1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

97%

Synonym(s):

1,4-Dihydroxy-2-carboxy naphthoic acid, 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-naphthoate

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C10H5CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.18
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

mp

220 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1cc(O)c2ccccc2c1O

InChI

1S/C11H8O4/c12-9-5-8(11(14)15)10(13)7-4-2-1-3-6(7)9/h1-5,12-13H,(H,14,15)

InChI key

VOJUXHHACRXLTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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