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Acenaphthylene (CAS 208-96-8)

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CAS Number:
208-96-8
Molecular Weight:
152.19
Molecular Formula:
C12H8
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Acenaphthylene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), its unique structure consisting of fused benzene rings, which enables it to fluoresce under ultraviolet light. This property is particularly valued in analytical chemistry for studying the degradation pathways of PAHs, enhancing our understanding of their stability and reactivity under various environmental conditions. Its role in dye production involves complex chemical transformations that help develop compounds with desired properties such as enhanced colorfastness and resistance to environmental degradation. Acenaphthylene′s chemical structure aim to improve material durability and efficacy. Acenaphthylene interactions involving Acenaphthylene during these processes typically include electrophilic substitution and coupling reactions, for modifying electronic properties that dictate the behavior of the resulting materials in their respective applications.


Acenaphthylene (CAS 208-96-8) References

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Acenaphthylene, 100 mg

sc-239181
100 mg
$146.00