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2-AMINONAPHTHALENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H7NH2
formula, see observation
C10H9N
formula, see observation
91-59-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of white to reddish lustrous leaflets which is soluble in hot water, alcohol, ether, has a boiling point of 306°C, is combustible, and which is derived from beta-naphthol by heating in an autoclave with ammonium sulfite and ammonia.

OBS

naphthalen-2-amine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

beta: A prefix denoting the position of a substituting atom or group in an organic compound. The Greek letters alpha, beta, gamma, etc., are usually not identical with the IUPAC numbering system, 1,2,3, etc., since they do not start from the same carbon atom. However, alpha and beta are used with naphthalene ring compounds to show the 1 and 2 positions, respectively.

OBS

β-naphthylamine: incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C10H7NH2 or C10H9N

Key term(s)
  • beta-naphthylamine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H7NH2
formula, see observation
C10H9N
formula, see observation
91-59-8
CAS number
OBS

naphtalén-2-amine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

β-naphtylamine : forme fautive.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C10H7NH2 ou C10H9N

Key term(s)
  • bêta-naphtylamine

Spanish

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