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2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene (CAS 92-44-4)

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Alternate Names:
2,3-Naphthalenediol
CAS Number:
92-44-4
Molecular Weight:
160.17
Molecular Formula:
C10H8O2
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2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene is extensively utilized in organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene serves as a key precursor in the production of various naphthoquinone derivatives, which are important for their application in creating colorfast and vibrant dyes applied in the textile industry. In analytical chemistry, 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene is employed in fluorescence studies due to its photophysical properties. 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene is employed in environmental chemistry for studying the degradation pathways and environmental fate of aromatic compounds that exhibit structural similarity to 2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene.


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2,3-Dihydroxynaphthalene, 50 g

sc-238280
50 g
$49.00