Name | Methyl naphthacetate Methyl naphthalene-1-acetate |
Synonyms | ASISCHEM D13377 Methyl naphthacetate METHYL 1-NAPHTHYLACETATE METHYL A-NAPHTHYLACETATE METHYL 1-NAPHTHALENEACETATE Methyl naphthalene-1-acetate METHYL 1-NAPHTHYLACETIC ACID METHYL ALPHA-NAPHTHYLACETATE METHYL NAPHTHALENE-1-ACETATE 1-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER |
CAS | 2876-78-0 |
EINECS | 220-720-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C13H12O2/c1-15-13(14)9-11-7-4-6-10-5-2-3-8-12(10)11/h2-8H,9H2,1H3 |
Molecular Formula | C13H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 200.23 |
Density | 1.142g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 143-144 °C |
Boling Point | 160-162°C5mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
Water Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.000377mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | neat |
Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
BRN | 1956293 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.597(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00004045 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Oily liquid. Boiling point 162-165 deg C (1.47kPa), refractive index (nD25.5)1.5939. |
Use | It is mainly used as a growth regulator for wheat, potato, mint and other crops. Because of its low toxicity and non-irritating characteristics, it is also commonly used as a potato bud inhibitor. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
Safety Description | 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | QJ1225000 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | plant growth hormone. |
Production method | It is obtained by esterification of 1-naphthaleneacetic acid and methanol. |