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China and India are the leading exporters of 2-Naphthol, collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importing markets. Imports into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable amid modest fluctuations in 2-Naphthol prices, reflecting consistent demand from dye, agrochemical, and rubber chemical manufacturing sectors.
2-Naphthol is a white to light tan crystalline solid with a faint phenolic odor, melting at approximately 121–123 °C and exhibiting low volatility under ambient conditions. It is an aromatic organic compound classified as a naphthalene derivative and a key chemical intermediate. Industrially, it serves primarily as a precursor in the synthesis of dyes (e.g., azo dyes), pigments, and coupling agents, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (including fungicides and insecticides), and rubber antioxidants. Its applications span dye manufacturing, crop protection formulations, and specialty chemical synthesis, particularly where regioselective substitution at the 2-position of naphthalene is required.
Has been used as antiseptic, anthelmintic and counter-irritant in alopecia.
White lustrous leaflets or white powder. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, glycerol, and alkaline solutions.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is 2-Naphthol and 2-Naphthol SDS information.
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