Description

2-Naphthoxyacetic Acid (BNOA) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₀O₃ and CAS number 120-23-0. This white to off-white crystalline powder is widely utilized in plant physiology research and agrochemical applications due to its auxin-like properties. As a derivative of naphthalene, it exhibits excellent stability and solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant packaging to maintain integrity. Ideal for laboratory use, it is available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms to meet both research and industrial-scale demands. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

Properties

• CAS Number: 120-23-0
• Complexity: 227
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-naphthyloxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10O3/c13-12(14)8-15-11-6-5-9-3-1-2-4-10(9)7-11/h1-7H,8H2,(H,13,14)
• InChI Key: RZCJYMOBWVJQGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 2.530
• Exact Mass: 202.062994177
• Molecular Formula: C12H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 202.21
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)OCC(=O)O
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 202.062994177
• Physical Description: Solid
• Melting Point: 156 °C
• Synonyms: 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid, 120-23-0, (2-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid, 2-Naphthyloxyacetic acid, Bnoa, 2-(Naphthalen-2-yloxy)acetic acid, Betoxon, 2-Noxa, NOXA, Betapal, Naphthoxyacetic acid, Acetic acid, (2-naphthalenyloxy)-, 2-(2-naphthyloxy)acetic acid, BETA-NAPHTHOXYACETIC ACID, O-(2-Naphthyl)glycolic acid, Gerlach 1396, (2-Naphthalenyloxy)acetic acid, 2-naphthalen-2-yloxyacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2-(2-naphthalenyloxy)-, (2-Naphthloxy)acetic acid, beta-Naphthyloxyacetic acid, (naphthalen-2-yloxy)acetic acid, Acetic acid, (2-naphthyloxy)-, Betokson, (beta-Naphthalenyloxy)acetic acid, b-Naphthoxyacetic acid, 2-Naphthalenoxyacetic acid, (2-Naphthoxy)acetic acid, NSC 2070, .beta.-Naphthoxyacetic acid, 2-naphthoxy acetic acid, (.beta.-Naphthalenyloxy)acetic acid, 2-(2-Naphthoxy)acetic acid, .beta.-Naphthyloxyacetic acid, DTXSID2042195, CHEBI:50397, 717GVR334R, NSC-2070, CCRIS 3156, Acide naphtyloxyacetique, 2-Napthyloxyacetic acid, Acide naphthyloxyacetique [French], Acide naphthyloxyacetique, EINECS 204-380-0, Acide naphtyloxyacetique [ISO-French], (2-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid [BSI:ISO], BRN 1074148, Betokson super, UNII-717GVR334R, AI3-14654, MFCD00004066, (b-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid, BDBM50, (2-naphthoxy)ethanoic acid, cid_8422, Oprea1_727299, SCHEMBL25640, (2-naphthyloxy)-Acetic acid, CBDivE_003164, (beta-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid, 2-Naphthalenyloxyethanoic acid, (b-Naphthalenyloxy)acetic acid, 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid, 98%, SCHEMBL3483085, SCHEMBL3483381, SCHEMBL6563888, Glycollic acid 2-naphthyl ether, BNOA, beta-naphthoxyacetic acid, CHEMBL1732186, DTXCID0022195, (2-naphthalenyloxy)-Acetic acid, RZCJYMOBWVJQGV-UHFFFAOYSA-, NSC2070, (naphthalen-2-yloxy)-acetic acid, 2-(2-naphthalenyloxy)acetic acid, 2-naphthalen-2-yloxyethanoic acid, HMS3753E11, ACETIC ACID, 2-NAPHTHOXY-, 2-(2-Naphthalenyloxy)-Acetic acid, 2-NAPHTHOXYACETIC ACID [MI], Tox21_301390, NOXA (NAPHTHYLOXYACETIC ACID), SBB003523, STK117074, AKOS000101579, CS-W015512, FN34496, HY-W014796, KS-5264, (.BETA.-NAPHTHYLOXY)ACETIC ACID, NCGC00166229-01, NCGC00255805-01, (2-NAPHTHYLOXY)ACETIC ACID [ISO], CAS-120-23-0, PD158315, N0045, NS00000707, ST45061288, (2-Naphthyloxy)acetic acid, 8CI, BSI, ISO, EN300-18402, C18750, H11815, MLS-0412048.0001, AC-907/25014305, Q27122052, Z57246951, 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%, F0307-0743, 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard, 2-Naphthoxyacetic acid, BioReagent, plant cell culture tested, crystalline, InChI=1/C12H10O3/c13-12(14)8-15-11-6-5-9-3-1-2-4-10(9)7-11/h1-7H,8H2,(H,13,14)

Application

2-Naphthoxyacetic acid is primarily used as a plant growth regulator, mimicking natural auxins to promote cell elongation and fruit setting in crops. Researchers employ it to study hormonal pathways in plant development, particularly in tomatoes and other horticultural species. It also serves as a synthetic intermediate in the production of specialized agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (94.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (94.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (92.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

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

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (94.3%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (94.3%)
• STOT SE 3 (92.5%)

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