Description

1-Nitronaphthalene (CAS No. 86-57-7) is a high-purity aromatic nitro compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₇NO₂. This yellow crystalline solid is widely utilized in organic synthesis, dye intermediates, and research applications due to its reactivity as a nitroaromatic compound. With a molecular weight of 173.17 g/mol, it offers excellent solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and ether while being insoluble in water. Our product is rigorously tested to meet >98% purity standards (HPLC/GC), ensuring consistency for sensitive applications. Proper storage recommendations (2-8°C in amber glass under inert gas) and detailed SDS documentation are provided to support laboratory safety protocols.

Properties

• CAS Number: 86-57-7
• Complexity: 200
• IUPAC Name: 1-nitronaphthalene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H7NO2/c12-11(13)10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7H
• InChI Key: RJKGJBPXVHTNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: log Kow= 3.19
• Exact Mass: 173.047678466
• Molecular Formula: C10H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 173.17
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC=C2[N+](=O)[O-]
• Topological: 45.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 173.047678466
• Physical Description: Nitronaphthalene appears as a yellow crystalline solid. Insoluble in water and denser than water. May irritate skin and eyes. Readily ignitable and may be difficult to extinguish once ignited. Used to make dyes and other chemicals.
• Color/Form: Pale yellow needles
• Odor: Odorless
• Boiling Point: 579 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 142.7 °F
• Flash Point: 327 °F
• Solubility: less than 0.1 mg/mL at 72 °F
• Density: 1.332 at 68 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Density: 5.96 – Heavier than air; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00048 [mmHg]
• Henry’s Law Constant: Henry’s Law constant = 1.76X10-6 atm-cu m/mol @ 25 °C
• Synonyms: 1-NITRONAPHTHALENE, 86-57-7, Nitrol, Naphthalene, 1-nitro-, alpha-Nitronaphthalene, Nitrol (pesticide), Naphthalene, nitro-, NITRONAPHTHALENE, Mononitronaphthalene, NCI-C01956, 1-Nitronaftalen, .alpha.-Nitronaphthalene, 27254-36-0, 1-Nitro-Naphthalene, CHEBI:34104, MFCD00003913, A51NP1DL2T, CHEMBL165373, DTXSID7020978, NSC-9584, 1-Nitronaphthaline, DTXCID70978, Nitrol (VAN), Naphthalene, mononitro-, 1-Nitronaftalen [Czech], Naphthalene, alpha-nitro-, CAS-86-57-7, CCRIS 450, HSDB 2887, NSC 9584, EINECS 201-684-5, UN2538, UNII-A51NP1DL2T, BRN 1867714, Nitronaphthalin, AI3-00477, nitro-naphthalene, 1-nitronapthalene, alpha-nitro-naphthalene, 1-Nitronaphthalene, 99%, WLN: L66J BNW, SCHEMBL57184, NITRONAPHTHALENE, 1-, SCHEMBL249714, SCHEMBL386455, SCHEMBL386943, SCHEMBL643317, SCHEMBL643696, SCHEMBL644469, SCHEMBL646962, SCHEMBL8370815, 1-NITRONAPHTHALENE [MI], NSC9584, 1-NITRONAPHTHALENE [HSDB], 1-NITRONAPHTHALENE [IARC], STR03423, Tox21_201407, Tox21_302759, BDBM50282618, SBB057510, AKOS000120000, FN45627, NCGC00091715-01, NCGC00091715-02, NCGC00091715-03, NCGC00256373-01, NCGC00258958-01, AC-29181, DB-056461, DB-056938, N0212, NS00039134, ST50406229, EN300-19781, 1-Nitronaphthalene 10 microg/mL in Cyclohexane, A24106, D97666, Nitronaphthalene [UN2538] [Flammable solid], AE-562/40180003, Q14848739, 1-Nitronaphthalene, BCR(R) certified Reference Material, 1-Nitro-4-phenylbenzene;4-nitro-1-biphenyl;4-nitro-bipheny, InChI=1/C10H7NO2/c12-11(13)10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7

Application

1-Nitronaphthalene serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of naphthylamine derivatives for azo dye manufacturing. Researchers employ it as a model nitroaromatic compound in environmental studies of pollutant degradation pathways. The compound also finds use in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research as an electron-transport material precursor.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H228 (79.3%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
• H301 (98.3%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (20.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (20.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (20.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H351 (20.7%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]
• H411 (34.5%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Sol. 2 (79.3%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (98.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (20.7%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (20.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (20.7%)
• Carc. 2 (20.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (34.5%)

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