1321-69-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Sodium α-naphthyl acetate
• Synonyms: Sodium 1-naphthaleneacetate;Sodium α-naphthyl acetate;α-Naphtylacetic acid sodium salt;sodium naphthalenesulphonate;1-Naphthalene Suflonic Acid Sodium Salt;Naphthalene sulfonic acid, sodium salt;Naphthalenesulfonic acid, sodium saltsodium naphthalene sulfonate;Naphthalenesulfonic acid sodium salt, isomer mixture
• CAS NO: 1321-69-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H7NaO3S
• Molecular Weight: 230.21555
• EINECS: 215-323-4
• Mol File: 1321-69-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: Sodium α-naphthyl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Sodium α-naphthyl acetate(1321-69-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Sodium α-naphthyl acetate(1321-69-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1321-69-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Sodium α-naphthyl acetate is a chemical compound used in the biochemical analysis of cells and tissues. It is a substrate for the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is used to assess cellular and tissue health. Sodium α-naphthyl acetate is often used in histochemical staining techniques to identify the presence of specific enzymes or functional groups within cells. Sodium α-naphthyl acetate is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water and alcohol. It is important in the field of biochemistry and pathology for its ability to provide insight into the activity and function of cells and tissues.