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Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate

Also known as: 6-amino-2-naphthoic acid methyl ester, methyl 6-aminonaphthalene-2-carboxylate, 6-amino-2-naphthoic acid methyl ester, methyl 6-amino-2-naphthalenecarboxylate, 2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6-amino-, methyl ester, Methyl 6-aminonaphthalene-2-carboxylate

Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate (CAS 5159-59-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H11NO2 and a molecular weight of 201.22100 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 161ºC, a boiling point of 378.599ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.229g/cm3 and a flash point of 217.195ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
5159-59-1
Jingsj CID
J-6892-8
Molecular Formula
C12H11NO2
Molecular Weight
201.22100 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point161ºC
Boiling Point378.599ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.229g/cm3
Flash Point217.195ºC
Exact Mass201.07900
PSA52.32000
LogP2.78980
Refractive Index1.655

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2922499990
SummaryHS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate is 5159-59-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate?

Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate has molecular formula C12H11NO2 and molecular weight 201.22100 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate?

For Methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 6-Amino-2-naphthoic acid, N-(2-Naphthyl)acetamide; Downstream Products: 6-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)naphthalen-2-amine, N-[6-(chloromethyl)naphthalen-2-yl]-2,2-dimethylpropanamide, 2,2-dimethyl-N-[6-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)naphthalen-2-yl]propanamide.

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