1,8-Naphthalic anhydride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1,8-Naphthalic anhydride is used as a seed protectant and to prepare dyestuffs and optical brighteners. It is used in the preparation of napthalimide analogues, which finds application as anticancer agents. Further, it is used as fluorescent brightening agent for polymeric materials.

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Applications
1,8-Naphthalic anhydride is used as a seed protectant and to prepare dyestuffs and optical brighteners. It is used in the preparation of napthalimide analogues, which finds application as anticancer agents. Further, it is used as fluorescent brightening agent for polymeric materials.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and alcohol. Slightly soluble in acetic acid. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.