Naphthol
= Naphthalenol, Hydroxynaphthalene
Chemical formula
C10H8O
- Isomer: alpha-naphthol (1-naphthol) CAS[90-15-8]
- Isomer: beta-naphthol (2-naphthol) CAS[135-19-3]
alpha-naphthol
Chemical characteristics
Logarithm of 1-octanol/water partition coefficient log Kow 2.85. (ref. ID; 6981)
Test organisms
Oligochaeta: Eisenia foetida (ref. ID; 7012)
beta-naphthol
Trade name
beta-naphthol (J)
Chemical characteristics
Logarithm of 1-octanol/water partition coefficient log Kow 2.70. (ref. ID; 6981)
Purpose for use
Insecticide & repellent.
Test organisms
Rotifera: Brachionus calyciflorus (ref. ID; 2168)