5-Hydroxy-p-naphthoquinone

Independent reference data for 5-Hydroxy-p-naphthoquinone (CAS 481-39-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Substances that inhibit or prevent the proliferation of NEOPLASMS.Substances that are toxic to cells; they may be involved in immunity or may be contained in venoms. These are distinguished from CYTOSTATIC AGENTS in degree of effect. Some of them are used as CYTOTOXIC ANTIBIOTICS. The mechanism of action of many of these are as ALKYLATING AGENTS or MITOSIS MODULATORS.

Synonyms and trade names

juglone; 481-39-0; 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; 5-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione; 5-Hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione; Regianin; Nucin; 8-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone; C.I. Natural Brown 7; C.I. 75500; W6Q80SK9L6; DTXSID0031504; CHEBI:15794; NSC-153189; NSC-622948; RefChem:792551

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H301 (100%), H315 (98.7%), H319 (98.7%), H335 (94.9%), H400 (84.8%)

H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

H315 (98.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

5-Hydroxy-p-naphthoquinone · CAS 481-39-0 · C10H6O3. UNII W6Q80SK9L6. Melting Point: 155 °C; LogP: 1.92; Collision Cross Section: 130.8 Ų [M-H]-.

Physical description and handling notes

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