2,3-Naphthalenediol
AKA “3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, Naphthalene-2, NSC-8707, DTXCID0023903, RefChem:81773”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
2,3-Naphthalenediol
AKA: 3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, Naphthalene-2, NSC-8707, DTXCID0023903, RefChem:81773
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Synthetic
Clean
A synthetic color compound used in hair dyes to help create and set lasting color results.
Formula
C10H8O2
Mol. Weight
160.17
CAS #
92-44-4
Form
Powder
State
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Functions
Hair Dyeing
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR