2,6-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

106-110 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

262 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.01 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.6088(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

CAS DataBase Reference

28804-88-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Dimethylnaphthalene (28804-88-8)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

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2,6-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear dark brown liquid after melting

General Description

Dark brown liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2,6-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE is incompatible with oxidizers.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: 2,6-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Fire Hazard

2,6-DIMETHYLNAPHTHALENE is combustible.

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