Naphthalene, 2-ethyl- cas no:939-27-5

NameNaphthalene, 2-ethyl-
CAS939-27-5
Synonyms2-Ethylnaphthalene;3-Ethylnaphthalene; NSC 59389; b-Ethylnaphthalene
EINECS(EC#)213-360-0
Molecular FormulaC12H12
Molecular Weight156.24

Appearancecolourless liquid
refractive indexn20/D 1.599(lit.)

Safety

Low toxicity by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Safety Information of 2-Ethylnaphthalene (CAS NO.939-27-5):
Safety Statements: 23-24/25
23:  Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) 
24:  Avoid contact with skin 
25:  Avoid contact with eyes 

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
rat	LDLo	oral	5gm/kg (5000mg/kg)		"Toxicology and Biochemistry of Aromatic Hydrocarbons," Gerarde, H., New York, Elsevier, 1960Vol. -, Pg. 55, 1960.