2'-Acetonaphthone

Independent reference data for 2'-Acetonaphthone (CAS 93-08-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

2-Acetylnaphthalene; 2-Acetonaphthone; 93-08-3; 2'-Acetonaphthone; 1-(naphthalen-2-yl)ethanone; Methyl 2-naphthyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(2-naphthalenyl)-; 1-(2-Naphthyl)ethanone; 2-Naphthyl methyl ketone; Acetonaphthone; Methyl beta-naphthyl ketone; Oranger cyrstals; beta-Acetonaphthone; Cetone D; 1-(2-NAPHTHALENYL)ETHANONE; beta-Acetonaphthalene

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 909-JECFA 57/61
GHS notification summary	67.4% (1321 / 1959)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	67.4% (1321 / 1959)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (11.3%), H315 (11.7%), H411 (26.3%), H317 (100%), H412 (100%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 67.4% (1321 of 1959) of all reports.

H302 (11.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

2'-Acetonaphthone · CAS 93-08-3 · C12H10O. UNII 21D49LOP2T. Boiling Point: 300.00 to 301.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 300 °C; Melting Point: 56 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.