| Title:  1-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic Acid CAS Registry Number:  86-48-6 Additional Names:  1-Naphthol-2-carboxylic acid Molecular Formula:  C11H8O3 Molecular Weight:  188.18 Percent Composition:  C 70.21%, H 4.29%, O 25.51% Literature References:  Obtained by the action of CO2 on the sodium salt of a-naphthol under pressure at 120-140°. Properties:  White to reddish crystals.  mp 191-192°.  Almost insol in cold water; freely sol in alcohol, benzene, ether, alkalies. Melting point:  mp 191-192°  |