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2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used for preparing decorative hair and skin dyes. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone also demonstrates antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. It also suppress the formation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radical anion by aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed reactions.
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2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone is used for preparing decorative hair and skin dyes. 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone also demonstrates antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. It also suppress the formation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radical anion by aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed reactions.
Solubility
Soluble in water. 2 g/L at 20°C
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Store at room temperature.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼193°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 1565260 |
Merck Index | 14,5393 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. 2g/L at 20°C |
Formula Weight | 174.16 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10243411 | Certificate of Analysis | 15/09/2022 | A11880.18,A11880.30,A11880.09 |
10192582 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11880.18,A11880.30,A11880.09 |
10178887 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11880.18,A11880.30,A11880.09 |
B4312C | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11880.18,A11880.30,A11880.09 |
10136374 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11880.18,A11880.30,A11880.09 |
Safety and Handling


- 2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-hydroxy-1,4-Naphthalenedione
RUO – Research Use Only
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