6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol

Also known as: 6-Methyl-2-naphthol, 2-Hydroxy-6-methylnaphthalene, 2-Methyl-6-naphthol, 6-Hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene, 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol, 2-Naphthalenol, 6-methyl-

6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol (CAS 17579-79-2) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H10O and a molecular weight of 158.197 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 312.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 151.3±11.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 17579-79-2
Jingsj CID: J-1493109-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₀O
Molecular Weight: 158.197 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	312.0±11.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	151.3±11.1 °C
Exact Mass	158.073166
PSA	20.23000
LogP	3.17
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.656

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2907199090
Summary	2907199090 other monophenols VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol?

The CAS number of 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol is 17579-79-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol?

6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol has molecular formula C11H10O and molecular weight 158.197 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol?

For 6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol, Upstream Products: 6-Cyano-2-naphthol, 6-Methoxy-2-naphthol, Methylmagnesium bromide; Downstream Products: (R)-6,6'-dimethyl-1,1'-binaphthalene-2,2'-diol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "6-Methylnaphthalen-2-ol (CAS 17579-79-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1493109-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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