The IUPAC name of 1-Naphthylamine is naphthalen-1-amine. With the CAS registry number 134-32-7, it is also named as 1-Aminonaphthalene. The product's categories are Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments; Anilines, Aromatic Amines and Nitro Compounds; Chemistry, and the other registry number is 12262-09-8. Besides, it is light tan to purple crystalline solid, which should be stored in sealed, cool, dark and dry place at 2-8 °C. In addition, its molecular formula is C₁₀H₉N and molecular weight is 143.19.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 205-138-7; (2)ACD/LogP: 2.17; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.16; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.17; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 25.42; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 26.11; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 350.06; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 359.48; (10)#H bond acceptors: 1; (11)#H bond donors: 2; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.694; (14)Molar Refractivity: 48.33 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 125.8 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 51.4 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.137 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 152.1 °C; (19)Melting point: 47-50 °C; (20)Water solubility: 0.1698 g/100 mL; (21)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 54.11 kJ/mol; (22)Boiling Point: 301 °C at 760 mmHg; (23)Vapour Pressure: 0.00108 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of 1-Naphthylamine: this chemical can be prepared by reducing 1-Nitronaphthalene with iron and Hydrochloric acid at about 70 °C.



The reaction mixture should be neutralized with milk of lime, and the naphthylamine steam-distilled.

Uses of 1-Naphthylamine: this chemical is an intermediate of multiple dyes. It is also the main raw material of rubber antioxidants. Additionally, it can be used as an reagent to test nitro compounds for thin layer chromatography. It is also used as UV-derived reagent of aldehyde ketone, and used as acid-base fluorescence indicator. It can be used to produce 1-Naphthol that is an intermediate of Sevin. Similarly, it can react with Succinic acid anhydride to get N-[1]Naphthyl-succinamic acid.



This reaction needs Toluene by heating. The yield is 92 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is harmful if swallowed. It also may cause burns. Moreover, it is toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection to avoid contact with skin. Furthermore, in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) Please avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: c1cccc2cccc(N)c12
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C10H9N/c11-10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7H,11H2
(3)InChIKey: RUFPHBVGCFYCNW-UHFFFAOYAD
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9N/c11-10-7-3-5-8-4-1-2-6-9(8)10/h1-7H,11H2
(5)Std. InChIKey: RUFPHBVGCFYCNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: