Naphthalene Chemical Properties

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Naphthalene Chemical Properties

Naphthalene

IUPAC name

Naphthalene

Other names

Tar Camphor, White Tar, Moth Flakes

Identifiers

QJ0525000

c1cccc2c1cccc2

Properties

Molecular formula

C₁₀H₈

Molar mass

128.17052 g/mol

Appearance

White solid crystals/flakes,
strong odor of coal tar

Density

1.14 g/cm³

Melting point

80.2 °C

Boiling point

218 °C

Solubility in water

approximately 30 mg/L

Hazards

Main hazards

Flammable, sensitizer, possible
carcinogen. Dust can form
explosive mixtures with air

NFPA 704

R-phrases

R22, R40

, R50/53

S-phrases

(S2), S36/37, S46, S60, S61

Flash point

79 - 87 °C

Autoignition
temperature

525 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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Source: Wikipedia article Naphthalene