Additional Information for Naphthol
Naphthol refers to a group of organic compounds that are derived from naphthalene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. Naphthols are aromatic alcohols that have a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a naphthalene ring structure. There are two main isomers of naphthol: alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol.
Alpha-naphthol, also known as 1-naphthol, has the hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom in position 1 of the naphthalene ring. It is a white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water. Alpha-naphthol is commonly used in the production of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals.
Beta-naphthol, also known as 2-naphthol, has the hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom in position 2 of the naphthalene ring. It is a white or colorless crystalline solid that is also slightly soluble in water. Beta-naphthol is used in the production of dyes, antioxidants, and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
Both alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol have various industrial applications, including as intermediates in the synthesis of other chemicals, as components in the manufacturing of rubber, plastics, and pesticides, and as analytical reagents in laboratory settings.
It is important to note that naphthols can be toxic and should be handled with care. Proper safety precautions should be followed when working with these compounds.
Related Item Names for INC 12217 Naphthol
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 12217 Naphthol Page 1 of 1
- R21200
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 170
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- 1.06223.0050
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- NGI 104306 Z
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 822289
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- N1992 100 G
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- VP2
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- ALPHA-NAPHTOL 6%
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
- N12
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- N12
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- 1C08095
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 10162
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2