2-naphthol

Property: Pure compound crystallizes in leaf from water or in flake from carbon disulfide. Melting point: 123-124∑C, boiling point:295∑C, specific gravity:1.28/20∑C. Easily sublimes and soluble in alcohol, ether and solution of caustic alkali, hardly soluble in aqueous solution of sodium carbonate and ammonia spirit.Appearance: Grey white flake or powder, turning into dark yellow or dark red in storage. Initial melting point of dry product:120.0∑Cmin.Purity: 99.1%min.1-Naphthol:0.2%max.(chemical method) 0.3%max.(apparatus method