Description

2-Chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone (CAS No. 1010-60-2) is a high-purity chlorinated naphthoquinone derivative with the molecular formula C₁₀H₅ClO₂. This yellow to orange crystalline compound is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and agrochemical development due to its reactive quinoid structure and chlorine substituent. With an IUPAC name of 2-chloronaphthalene-1,4-dione, it serves as a versatile building block for heterocyclic compounds and biologically active molecules. Our product is rigorously tested for identity (FTIR, NMR) and purity (HPLC ≥98%), packaged under inert gas to ensure stability. Available in gram to kilogram quantities with optional custom purity specifications for specialized applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1010-60-2
• Complexity: 293
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloronaphthalene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H5ClO2/c11-8-5-9(12)6-3-1-2-4-7(6)10(8)13/h1-5H
• InChI Key: CCTJHVLTAJTPBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 191.9978071
• Molecular Formula: C10H5ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 192.60
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)C=C(C2=O)Cl
• Topological: 34.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 191.9978071
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 1010-60-2, 2-chloronaphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-Chloronaphthoquinone, NSC 400597, 1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE, 2-CHLORO-, UNII-FOF3PSJ59Z, FOF3PSJ59Z, EINECS 213-776-2, BRN 1867045, CHEBI:28160, NSC-400597, DTXSID00143623, 4-07-00-02425 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), chloro-K3, DTXCID5066114, 213-776-2, cctjhvltajtpbv-uhfffaoysa-n, 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2-chloro-, MFCD00029187, 2-Chloro-1,4-naphthalenedione, 2-chloro-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione, 2-Chloronaphthalene-1,4-dione (2-Chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone), chloronaphthoquinone, 2-Chlor-1,4-naphthochinon, 2-chloro-1,4-naphthquinone, SCHEMBL917548, CHEMBL349147, WLN: L66 BV EVJ CG, 2-Chloro-[1,4]Naphthoquinone, SCHEMBL15228375, FD7245, NSC400597, AKOS006343761, GS-3324, AC-15235, DA-49387, PD099119, SY051032, HY-115243, C2721, CS-0034824, NS00023017, C03753, EN300-6490914, Q27103536

Application

2-Chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone is employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antimalarial and anticancer agents due to its redox-active quinone moiety. It functions as a precursor for dyes, photoinitiators, and organic semiconductors in material science applications. Researchers utilize this compound to develop novel naphthoquinone derivatives with potential herbicidal or fungicidal activity.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H301 (14.3%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (85.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (14.3%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319 (85.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (28.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H412 (14.3%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 3 (14.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (85.7%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (14.3%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (85.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (28.6%)
• Aquatic Chronic 3 (14.3%)

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