2- (Naphthalen-1-yl) -5-phenyloxazole

2- (Naphthalen-1-yl) -5-phenyloxazole (α-NPO) is an organic fluorescent dye. 2- (Naphthalen-1-yl) -5-phenyloxazole has a nitrogen atom in its structure that can interfere with the nitrogen content from the amination step[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[846-63-9]

Product Name Alternative

α-NPO

UNSPSC

12171500

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Fluorescent Dye

Type

Dye Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-naphthalen-1-yl-5-phenyloxazole.html

Purity

99.73

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

C1(C2=C3C=CC=CC3=CC=C2)=NC=C(C4=CC=CC=C4)O1

Molecular Formula

C19H13NO

Molecular Weight

271.32

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Seliman AF, et al. Preparation of polymer-coated, scintillating ion-exchange resins for monitoring of 99Tc in groundwater. Anal Chem. 2011 Jun 15;83 (12) :4759-66.