Introduction:Basic information about CAS 83-72-7|2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphoquinone, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Lawsone is a naphthoquinone dye isolated from leaves of Lawsonia inermis that shows antimicrobial and antioxidant activity[1].
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Research Areas >>InfectionSignaling Pathways >>Anti-infection >>Fungal
References
[1]. Tripathi RD, et al. A fungitoxic principle from the leaves of lawsonia inermis lam. Experientia. 1978 Jan 15;34(1):51-2.
Chemical & Physical Properties
Density
1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
339.9±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
192-195 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula
C10H6O3
Molecular Weight
174.153
Flash Point
173.6±24.4 °C
Exact Mass
174.031693
PSA
54.37000
LogP
1.55
Vapour Pressure
0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.681
InChIKey
WVCHIGAIXREVNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
O=C1C=C(O)c2ccccc2C1=O
Water Solubility
2 g/L (20 ºC)
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
QL8200000
CHEMICAL NAME :
1,4-Naphthoquinone, 2-hydroxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
83-72-7
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1565260
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
6
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C10-H6-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
174.16
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L66 BV EVJ CQ
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Tumorigenic - active as anti-cancer agent
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
522 mg/kg/6D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - changes in tubules (including acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis) Blood - changes in spleen Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - dehydrogenases
MUTATION DATA
TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
50 mg/kg
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 343,61,1995 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X9568 No. of Facilities: 227 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 2271 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 1817 (estimated)
Safety Information
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes
Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases
R22;R36;R68
Safety Phrases
S26-S37/39-S36/37/39
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
QL8200000
Packaging Group
II
HS Code
2914690090
Customs
HS Code
2914690090
Summary
2914690090 other quinones。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%
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