Alpha-naphthol (alpha-naphthol production)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.8. Alpha-naphthol' is an organic substance with a CAS no. : 000090-15-3. It is called 'naphthalen-1-ol' under IUPAC naming and its molecular formula is: C10H8O. It is solid under normal conditions of temperature and pressure, has a particulate/powder form and has an odour characteristic of aromatic compounds. The substance is modelled as a pure substance. On a consumer level, is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products. On industrial sites, the substance is used for the manufacture of products in the following sectors: polymers, laboratory chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.