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ETHYL BETA-NAPHTHYL ETHER

2-Ethoxynaphthalene is a member of naphthalenes.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-Ethoxynaphthalene is a member of naphthalenes.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII ZF3IS6G3R7 · registered name .BETA.-NAPHTHYL ETHYL ETHER · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ETHYL BETA-NAPHTHYL ETHERINCINaphthalene, 2-ethoxy-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
93-18-5
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
202-226-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2049684
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9029643
IUPAC
2-Ethoxynaphthalene
Molecular formula
C12H12O
Molecular weight
172.227 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid · Solid
Boiling point
282.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting point
37.5 °C
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in oils · soluble (in ethanol)
Melting/freezing point
37.5 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
282 ℃
Water solubility
38.32 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
3.74
Molecular weight
172.23

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 24 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance20
  • Flavouring and nutrient4

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

7 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low7

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 8 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to other guideline: as mentioned below
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: maximization test
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: Modified repeated insult patch test
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: as mentioned below equivalent or similar to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: OECD 402 according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: as mentioned below
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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