Name | 4-ethylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid |
Synonyms | NSC 408421 4-Ethyl-1-naphthoic acid 4-ETHYL-1-NAPHTHOIC ACID 1-Naphthoic acid, 4-ethyl- 4-ethyl-1-Naphthalenecarboxylicacid 4-Ethyl-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid 4-ethylnaphthalene-1-carboxylic acid 1-Naphthalenecarboxylicacid, 4-ethyl- |
CAS | 91902-58-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C13H12O2/c1-2-9-7-8-12(13(14)15)11-6-4-3-5-10(9)11/h3-8H,2H2,1H3,(H,14,15) |
Molecular Formula | C13H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 200.23 |
Density | 1.185 |
Melting Point | 129 - 131oC |
Boling Point | 379.3°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 173.2°C |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 1.98E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Crystalline powder |
Color | Light Beige |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.636 |
Use | 4-ethyl-1-naphthoic acid is used in the preparation of antimalarial compounds. It also shows some plant growth promoting activity. |