2-Naphthol

• CAT Number: R049905
• CAS Number: 135-19-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H8O
• Molecular Weight: 144.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Naphthalenol; 2-Hydroxynaphthalene; Azogen Developer A; Betanaphthol; C.I. 37500; C.I. Developer 5; Developer A; Developer AMS; Developer BN; Developer NA; Isonaphthol; NSC 2044; NSC 5737; Naphthol B; β-Hydroxynaphthalene; β-Naphthol; β-Naphthyl Al
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: naphthalen-2-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O/c11-10-6-5-8-3-1-2-4-9(8)7-10/h1-7,11H
• InChIKey: JWAZRIHNYRIHIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C=C(C=CC2=C1)O

2-Naphthol (Cat No.: R049905), also known as β-naphthol, is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₈O. It features a hydroxyl group attached to the second position of a naphthalene ring system. This compound is widely used in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, antioxidants, and pharmaceuticals. Its phenolic structure gives it mild acidity and reactivity in electrophilic substitution and coupling reactions. Additionally, 2-naphthol exhibits antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it valuable in both industrial applications and research involving bioactive compounds.