1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%

Name: 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007875

About 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1,4-Naphthoquinone (Synthesis grade), a carbonyl building block registered under CAS number 130-15-4, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C10H6O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 158.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is naphthalene-1,4-dione. Alternative names: Naphthoquinone and α-Naphthoquinone.

The material typically appears as yellow to very dark yellow or dark green to brown powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 119-122 °C and a density of 1.42 g/cm3 at 20 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and dyes and pigments manufacture. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

We offer 1,4-Naphthoquinone in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-007875
CAS Number	130-15-4
IUPAC name	naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₆O₂
Molecular weight	158.15 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29146990
InChIKey	FRASJONUBLZVQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C2C(=O)C=CC(=O)C2=C1
PubChem CID	8530

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow to very dark yellow or dark green to brown powder or crystals
Melting point	119-122 °C
Density	1.42 g/cm3 at 20 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
UN number	UN 2811
Synonyms	Naphthoquinone, 1,4-Naphthoquinone, α-Naphthoquinone, 1,4-Naphthalenedione, p-Naphthoquinone, alpha-Naphthoquinone, 1,4-Naphthylquinone, 1,4-Dihydro-1,4-diketonaphthalene, 1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione, 1,4-Naftochinon, 1,4-Naphthaquinone, .alpha.-Naphthoquinone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H330Fatal if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P320, P321, P330

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 130-15-4

Synthesis

1,4-Naphthoquinone, 87%

CAS: 130-15-4
Formula: C₁₀H₆O₂
MW: 158.15 g/mol

VQ-007874

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% is 130-15-4. It is also known as Naphthoquinone, 1,4-Naphthoquinone, α-Naphthoquinone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%?

1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% has the molecular formula C10H6O2 and a molecular weight of 158.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is naphthalene-1,4-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% can I order?

We supply 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2811), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.