1-naphthoic acid is a naphthoic acid carrying a carboxy group at position 1. It has a role as a fungal xenobiotic metabolite and a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 1-naphthoate.
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 77 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 2 items
Chemical: 1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid
1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazards SummaryA moderate skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)
Safety data
PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
QL0960000
hs_code
29163900
risk_code
36/37/38
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07
hazard_code
Xi
safety_code
26-36-24/25-37
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
Metabolism/Metabolites1-Naphthoic acid is a known human metabolite of 1-Naphtaldehyde.
Uses & manufacturing
Use ClassificationEnvironmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor)
General Manufacturing Information1-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid: ACTIVE
Applications
Uses1-Naphthoic acid is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, photochemicals, plant growth hormones, dyes and other organic compounds.
DefinitionChEBI: 1-naphthoic acid is a naphthoic acid carrying a carboxy group at position 1. It has a role as a fungal xenobiotic metabolite and a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 1-naphthoate.