Naphthalene

Chinese Name: Naphthalene
Chinese Aliases: Bian benzene; Bing benzene; Crude naphthalene; Cycloalkane; Refined naphthalene; Naphthalene balls; Coal tar camphor
English Name: Naphthalene
English Aliases: Naphthalene [BSI:ISO]; AI3-00278; Albocarbon; CCRIS 1838; Camphor tar; Caswell No. 587; Dezodorator; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 055801; HSDB 184; Mighty 150; Mighty RD1; Moth balls; Moth flakes; NCI-C52904; NSC 37565; Naftalen; Naftalen [Polish]; Naphtalene; Naphtalene [ISO:French]; Naphthalin; Naphthaline; Naphthene; RCRA waste number U165; Tar camphor; White tar; Naphthalene, pure; Naphthalene (molten); Naphthalene, crude or refined; Naphthalene, crude or refined [UN1334] [Flammable solid]; Naphthalene, molten; Naphthalene, molten [UN2304] [Flammable solid]; Refined Naphthalene
CAS Number: 91-20-3;72931-45-4
EINECS Number: 202-049-5
Molecular Formula: C10H8
Molecular Weight: 128.17
Density: 1.037 g/cm³
Melting Point: 80.2 °C
Boiling Point: 221.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 78.9 °C
Water Solubility: 30 mg/L (25°C)
Physical and Chemical Properties:
Appearance Colorless shiny monoclinic crystals. Has a strong tar odor. Sublimes easily at room temperature.
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in ether, ethanol, chloroform, carbon disulfide, benzene, etc.
Product Uses:
Mainly used in the production of phthalic anhydride, also as a raw material in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, etc.