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5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 99%
Description
5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used as a natural dye in cloth, fabrics, wool and ink. It is a coloring agent for food and cosmetics. It is involved in the synthesis of poly(hydroxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuNQ NPs), which is used for nonenzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used as a natural dye in cloth, fabrics, wool and ink. It is a coloring agent for food and cosmetics. It is involved in the synthesis of poly(hydroxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuNQ NPs), which is used for nonenzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, dimethylsulfoxide, ether and aqueous solution of alkalies. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, strong reducing agents and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 161°C to 163°C |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,5629 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,dimethylsulfoxide,ether and aqueous solution of alkalies. Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 174.16 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone |
Safety and Handling
- 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
RUO – Research Use Only
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