2-Naphthylamine



2-Naphthylamine
IUPAC name 2-Aminonaphthalene
Other names 2-Naphthylamine
β-Naphthylamine
Identifiers
CAS number 91-59-8
SMILES NC2=CC1=CC=CC=C1C=C2
Properties
Molecular formula C10H9N
Molar mass 143.19 g/mol
Density 1.061 g/cm3
Melting point

111-113 °C

Boiling point

306 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Naphthylamine is an sulfonic acids derived from 2-naphthylamine are known. Of these, the δ-acid and Bronner's acid are of more value technically, since they combine with ortho-tetrazoditolyl to produce fine red dye-stuffs.

Role in disease

2-Naphthylamine is found in cigarette smoke and suspected to be contributory to the development of bladder cancer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Steinberg GD, Kim HL. Bladder Cancer. eMedicine.com. URL: http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic2344.htm. Accessed on: May 9, 2007.

See also
 
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