Methylnaphthalene

Independent reference data for Methylnaphthalene (CAS 1321-94-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a solvent and to make surfactants, insecticides, and other chemicals; [HSDB] Used to make dyes, resins, and other organic chemicals; [ACGIH]Chem int for methylnaphthalenesulfonate surfactants, naphthalenecarboxylic acids

Synonyms and trade names

1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE; 90-12-0; alpha-Methylnaphthalene; Naphthalene, 1-methyl-; 1-methyl-naphthalene; FEMA No. 3193; DTXSID9020877; 1-Methyl naphthalene; E7SK1Y1311; NSC-3574; DTXCID30877; CHEBI:50717; RefChem:76402; 201-966-8; METHYLNAPHTHALENE; 1321-94-4

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 928-JECFA 63/73
GHS notification summary	2.7% (50 / 1882)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	2.7% (50 / 1882)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (96.3%), H304 (91.6%), H411 (14.1%), H319 (100%), H335 (100%), H336 (100%), H373 (100%), H400

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.7% (50 of 1882) of reports.

H302 (96.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Methylnaphthalene · CAS 1321-94-4 · C11H10. UNII E7SK1Y1311. Boiling Point: 450 to 590 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 464 to 469 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 244 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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