2,7-Naphthalenediol

• CAT Number: R017609
• CAS Number: 582-17-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 160.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene; 2,7-Naphthohydroquinone; C.I. 76645; NSC 407541
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: naphthalene-2,7-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O2/c11-9-3-1-7-2-4-10(12)6-8(7)5-9/h1-6,11-12H
• InChIKey: DFQICHCWIIJABH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O)O

2,7-Naphthalenediol (Cat No.: R017609) is an aromatic diol featuring two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 2 and 7 positions of the naphthalene ring system. This compound is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. The presence of two hydroxyl groups allows for diverse chemical modifications, such as esterification or etherification. Its rigid polycyclic structure and electron-rich nature also make it useful in materials science for producing fluorescent compounds and advanced polymers with specific electronic properties.