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C11H8O3
188.18 g/mol
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3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid

CAS92-70-6EC202-180-8
Category
Dye & Pigment
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Intermediate for azo dyes and pigments

3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is an organic compound that serves as a precursor in the production of certain azo dyes and pigments. It is one of several hydroxynaphthoic acids and features both a hydroxyl and a carboxylic acid group on a naphthalene ring.

Intermediate for azo dyesIntermediate for pigments

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid

InChIKey

ALKYHXVLJMQRLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C=C(C(=CC2=C1)C(=O)O)O

Synonyms (33)
  • BON
  • BONA
  • BZJ
  • 2-Hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid
  • 2-Hydroxy-3-napthoic acid
  • 2-Naphthoic acid, 3-hydroxy-
  • 2-Naphthol-3-carboxylic acid
  • 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoesaeure
  • 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid
  • 3-Hydroxy-beta-naphthoic acid
  • 3-Naphthol-2-carboxylic acid
  • 3-hydroxy-2-naphtoic acid
  • 3-hydroxy-2-napthoic acid
  • BON acid
  • C.I. Developer 20
  • C.I. Developer 20 (Obs.)
  • C.I. Developer 8
  • Developer 8
  • Developer BON
  • Kyselina 3-hydroxy-2-naftoova
  • Miketazol Developer ONS
  • Naphthol B.O.N.
  • beta-Hydroxynaphthoic acid
  • beta-Oxynaphthoic acid