1,4-Naphthoquinone is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in ether, chloroform, benzene and glacial acetic acid. It is a potential pharmacodynamic group to inhibit Mao and DNA topoisomerase activities. DNA topoisomerase activity is related to anti-tumor activity. 1,4-naphthoquinone is used to synthesize 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, a pesticide fungicide, and anthraquinone, a dye intermediate.
CAS No.
130-15-4
Formula
C10H6O2
Molecular Mass
158.15300
Exact Mass
158.03700
PSA
34.14000
Logp
1.62180
IUPAC
naphthalene-1,4-dione
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
119-122 °C
Density
1.42 g/cm3
Boiling Point
297.9ºC
Flash Point
141 °C
Appearance
Yellow needle or brown green powder with a benzoquinone odor
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