2,3-Dihydroxy-Naphthalin
Description
2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-dhn) is a naturally occurring catechol. 2,3-dihydroxynaphthalene (2,3-dhn) can be used as a basic material, starting material or reagent in organic synthesis to synthesize more complex compounds. The hydroxyl group in 2,3-dhn can produce a wide range of derivatives through various chemical reactions such as esterification, oxidation or substitution reactions. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene has shown the ability to act as an electron donor or acceptor in redox reactions. Also acts as an electron transfer agent in enzymatic reactions. 2,3-dhn and its derivatives can be used in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. 2,3-Dhn and its derivatives have been shown to inhibit certain enzymes and have potential anti-tumor properties. 2,3-dhn is a metal chelating agent.
Basic Information
| CAS Number: | 92-44-4 |
| Formula: | C10H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 160.17 |
| Synonyms: | 2,3-DHN; 2,3-Naphthalenediol; 2,3-Dihydroxy-naphthalin; 2,3-Naphthalindiol |
| InChi Key: | JRNGUTKWMSBIBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Appearance: | White to faint beige powder or crystals |
| Identity: | Determined by 1H-NMR. |
| Purity Chemicals: | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| SMILES: | Oc1cc2ccccc2cc1O |
| Solubility: | Soluble in DMSO or methanol (1 mg/ml). |
Shipping and Handling
| Storage (Short Term): | 20°C |
| Storage (Long Term): | 20°C |
| Shipping: | Ambient |
| Handling Advice: | Keep under inert gas. Very hygroscopic. |
| Stability: | When stored at a temperature of RT, it remains stable for at least 2 years. |
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