2,3-Naphthalenediol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, Naphthalene-2, 3-diol, 92-44-4, CHEBI:38135
Synthetic
Not Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concludes that the available data are insufficient to support the safety of 2,3-Naphthalenediol as used in cosmetics.
Formula
C10H8O2
Mol. Weight
160.17
CAS #
92-44-4
Form
Powder
State
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Locks In Moisture
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic compound developed for cosmetic use in the 20th century. It was created as a skin conditioning agent and has been used in hair dyes and pigmentation formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR