Code: HT042
Product Name: naphthalene-1,3-diol
Cas No.: 132-86-5
Structural formula:
Molecular formula: C10H8O2
Molecular weight: 160.17
Melting point: 123-125 °C(lit.)
Storage conditions: Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Character: Pink or off-white solid
Uses: Naphthoresorcinol (1, 3-dihydroxynaphthalene) is a fluorescent dye (λex=330 nm, λem=380 nm) that reacts with NPPD (a tracer) and concentrated HCl and displays a red color. Naphthoresorcinol can also be used as background electrolyte (BGE) to determine carbohydrates.