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11.2.2026

Data bank of environmental properties of chemicals


Chemical
2,3-Dimethylnaphthalene
CAS-number :
581-40-8
 
Synonyms :
Naphthalene, 2,3-dimethyl-
 
Sumformula of the chemical :
C12H12
EINECS-number :
2094635
 
Water solubility, mg/l :
10  <10, MITI 1992
 
Melting point, °C :
101  101-102.5, MITI 1992
 
Boiling point, °C :
269.2  MITI 1992
 
Total degradation in water :
Biodegradation:
0-89% by BOD (on the upward trend)
period: 28d
substance: 100 mg/l
sludge: 30 mg/l
(MITI 1992)

References
3105MITI 1992. Biodegradation and bioaccumulation data of existing chemicals based on the CSCL Japan. Compild under the Safety Division Basic Industries Bureau Ministry of International Trade & Industry, Japan. Edited by Chemicals Inspection & Testing Institute, Japan.

 
 
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