2-Naphthol
Formula: C
6
H
5
OH
mol.wt.=
94.11
mp=
40-42ƒC
bp=
182ƒC
Common synonym:
Carbolic acid
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Solubility
Water: 1 g in 15 mL;
Benzene: 1 g in 12 mL;
Very soluble in alcohol,
dichloromethane, ether.
Almost insoluble in hexane.
Safety
Highly toxic. Corrosive.
Prone to redden on exposure
to air.
Waste disposal:
Mix in a combustible solvent
for incineration.
