Chemistry:2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene
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2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is an organic compound with the formula C
10H
6(OH)
2. It is one of several isomers of dihydroxynaphthalene. A white solid, degraded samples often appear grey to light brown solid.
Preparation and reactions
2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is prepared by base hydrolysis of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonic acid.[1] It can be oxidized to 2,6-naphthoquinone using lead dioxide.[2]
References
- ↑ Booth, Gerald (2000). "Naphthalene Derivatives". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.a17_009. ISBN 978-3-527-30385-4.
- ↑ Parker, Kathlyn A.; Su, Dai-Shi (2001). "Lead(IV) Oxide". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289x.rl005. ISBN 0-471-93623-5.
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