- Source: Acenaphthoquinone
Acenaphthoquinone is a quinone derived from acenaphthene. It is a water-insoluble yellow solid. It is a precursor to some agrichemicals and dyes.
Preparation
The compound is prepared in the laboratory by oxidation of acenaphthene with potassium dichromate. Commercially, oxidation is effected with peroxide. Over-oxidation gives naphthalenedicarboxylic anhydride.
References
External links
National Pollutant Inventory - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fact Sheet
PAHs - including structural diagrams
Entry at ChemicalLand21.com
