Formula C12H6O2 | ||
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Appearance Purple-yellow crystals to brown powder | ||
Acenaphthoquinone is a quinone derived from acenaphthene. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol. It is used as an intermediate for the manufacturing of dyes, pharmaceuticals and pesticides. It is also used in chemical research as a drug and therapeutic agent.
The substance is classified as an irritant. Its carcinogenic properties have not been fully investigated yet.
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