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Preferred IUPAC name
2-(Naphthalen-1-yl)acetic acid | |
Other names
1-Naphthaleneacetic acid
α-Naphthaleneacetic acid Naphthylacetic acid NAA Napthoxy acetic acid 2-(1-Naphthyl)acetic acid | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.551 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C12H10O2 | |
Molar mass | 186.210 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White powder |
Melting point | 135 °C (275 °F) |
0.42 g/L (20 °C) | |
Acidity (pKa) | 4.24[1] |
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Safety data sheet (SDS) | SIRI.org sciencelab.com |
Related compounds | |
Related Auxins
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Indole-3-acetic acid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1-Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) is an organic compound with the formula C10H7CH2CO2H. This colorless solid is soluble in organic solvents. It features a carboxylmethyl group (CH2CO2H) linked to the "1-position" of naphthalene.