4834. 1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic Acid

Nomenclature

CAS number: 86-48-6
1-Naphthol-2-carboxylic acid.
C11H8O3; mol wt 188.18.
C 70.21%, H 4.29%, O 25.51%.

Description and references

Obtained by the action of CO2 on the sodium salt of α-naphthol under pressure at 120-140°.

Chemical structure

Properties

White to reddish crystals. mp 191-192°. Almost insol in cold water; freely sol in alcohol, benzene, ether, alkalies.