Chemistry:2-Chloronaphthalene

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2-Chloronaphthalene is an organochlorine chemical compound, a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene. Its chemical formula is C10H7Cl.[1][2] The compound is an isomer for 1-chloronaphthalene.[3]

Synthesis

2-Chloronaphthalene is obtained directly by chlorination of naphthalene, with the formation of more highly substituted derivatives such as dichloro- and trichloronaphthalenes, in addition to the two monochlorinated isomeric compounds: 1-chloronaphthalene and 2-chloronaphthalene.[4]

Properties

2-Chloronaphthalene is a combustible, off-white odorless solid, which is practically insoluble in water. The compound may react with strong oxidizing agents.[5]

Applications

2-Chloronaphthalene can be used for the production of fullerenes.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2-Chloronaphthalene". comptox.epa.gov. https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/dsstoxdb/results?search=DTXSID8023971. Retrieved 14 June 2017. 
  2. ↑ "2-Chlornaphthalin". https://de.vwr.com/store/product/788764/2-chlornaphthalin. Retrieved 14 June 2017. 
  3. ↑ "2-Chlornaphthalin Produkt Beschreibung" (in German). chemicalbook.com. http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_DE_CB8854627.htm. Retrieved 14 June 2017. 
  4. ↑ Bavendamm, W.; Bellmann, H. (February 1953). "Chlornaphthalin-Präparate" (in German). Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff 11 (2): 81–84. doi:10.1007/BF02605462. 
  5. ↑ "2-Chlornaphthalin Produkt Beschreibung" (in German). http://www.chemicalbook.com/ChemicalProductProperty_DE_CB8854627.htm. Retrieved 14 June 2017. 
  6. ↑ Krüger, Anke (2007) (in German). Neue Kohlenstoffmaterialien: Eine Einführung. Springer-Verlag. p. 53. ISBN 978-3-8351-9098-6. 



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