157585-49-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE
• Synonyms: 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE;2,6-BIS(2,6-DIMETHYL-1-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE;2,6-Bis(2',6'-dimethyl-1'-naphtoyl)naphthalene;2,6-BIS(2'',6''-DIMETHYL-1''-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE 96+%;[6-(2,6-dimethylnaphthalene-1-carbonyl)naphthalen-2-yl]-(2,6-dimethylnaphthalen-1-yl)methanone
• CAS NO: 157585-49-4
• Molecular Formula: C36H28O2
• Molecular Weight: 492.61
• Mol File: 157585-49-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 260 °C
• Boiling Point: 678.5±50.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.192±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE(157585-49-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE(157585-49-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 157585-49-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,6-Bis(2',6'-dimethyl-1'-naphthoyl)naphthalene is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of naphthalene derivatives. It is commonly used as a fluorescent whitening agent and optical brightener in various industrial and consumer products, such as plastics, textiles, paper, and detergents. 2,6-BIS(2',6'-DIMETHYL-1'-NAPHTHOYL)NAPHTHALENE is highly effective in enhancing the brightness and whiteness of materials by absorbing ultraviolet light and re-emitting it as visible light. Its molecular structure consists of two naphthalene rings with two 2',6'-dimethyl-1'-naphthoyl substituents, making it a powerful fluorescent agent. However, there are concerns about its potential environmental and health impacts, particularly its persistence and bioaccumulation in the environment. Therefore, caution should be exercised in its use and disposal.