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Thermo Scientific™ 1-Naphthyl Acetate (≥99% Purity)
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemical Assays | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₂H₁₀O₂ |
High-purity aromatic ester substrate widely used in biochemical assays, enzymatic studies, esterase activity detection, and organic synthesis workflows. Thermo Scientific™ ensures exceptional batch-to-batch consistency, controlled impurity levels, and reliable performance for sensitive analytical or research applications.
Ideal for laboratories working in biochemistry, enzymology, environmental analysis, toxicology, and organic chemistry.
Key Features
- High Purity (≥99%) – suitable for analytical and biochemical applications.
- Stable Aromatic Ester – optimized for esterase assays and chromogenic detection.
- Controlled Melting Range (43–46 °C) – confirms high purity and consistent solid-state behavior.
- Excellent Chemical Stability under recommended refrigerated storage (2–8 °C).
- Thermo Scientific Quality Assurance – supported with SDS and Certificates.
- Available in 50 g and 250 g glass-bottle pack formats.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 1-Naphthyl acetate |
| Synonyms | Naphthalen-1-yl acetate; Ethanoic acid 1-naphthyl ester; Acetic acid 1-naphthyl ester; α-Naphthyl acetate |
| CAS Number | 830-81-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₂H₁₀O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 186.21 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Appearance | Solid (white to off-white crystalline material) |
| Melting Point | 43–46 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~310 °C (at 1013 hPa) |
| Flash Point | >110 °C (230 °F) |
| Density | 1.1305 g/cm³ (at 50 °C) |
| EINECS Number | 212-599-8 |
| Beilstein Registry No. | 2046403 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003922 |
| Storage Conditions | 2–8 °C (Refrigerator) |
| Form | Solid aromatic ester |
| Hazard Information | Refer to SDS for details |
Applications
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Enzyme & Esterase Activity Assays
– Common chromogenic/fluorogenic substrate for esterase detection. -
Biochemical Research
– Useful in enzymology workflows involving naphthyl ester cleavage. -
Organic Synthesis
– Aromatic ester intermediate in chemical transformations. -
Environmental & Toxicology Studies
– Substrate for microbial and soil esterase activity measurement.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Pack Size | Packaging Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A17482.18 | 50 g | Glass bottle (solids) | 1-Naphthyl acetate, ≥99% |
| A17482.30 | 250 g | Glass bottle (solids) | 1-Naphthyl acetate, ≥99% |
SDS and Certificates are available for each catalog number.
Storage & Handling Notes
- Store at 2–8 °C in a tightly closed container.
- Protect from heat and ignition sources (flash point >110 °C).
- Allow vial to come to room temperature before opening to avoid moisture condensation.
- Use under appropriate laboratory safety conditions.
- Pack Size: 250g 50g