Acenaphthoquinone
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 Acenaphthoquinone | |
| Chemical name 1,2-Acenaphthylenedione | |
| General | |
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| Chemical formula | C12H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 182.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | Purple-yellow crystals to brown powder |
| CAS number | [82-86-0] [1] |
| MSDS | Acenaphthoquinone MSDS |
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| Physical properties | |
| Density and phase at STP | ? |
| Solubility | 90.1 mg/L Insoluble (soluble in alcohol) |
| Specific gravity | ? |
| Crystal structure | ? |
| pH (10% solution with water) (pKa) | ? |
| Acidity constant (pKa) | ? |
| Thermal decomposition | ? K (? °C) |
| Phase behavior | |
| Melting point | 530–534 K (257–261 °C) |
| Boiling point | ? |
| Triple point | ? |
| Critical point | ? |
| Heat of fusion (ΔfusH) | ? |
| Entropy of fusion (ΔfusS) | ? |
| Heat of vaporization (ΔvapH) | ? |
| Safety | |
| Ingestion | May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea |
| Inhalation | Causes respiratory tract irritation. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema |
| Skin | Causes skin irritation. |
| Eyes | Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. |
| Flash point | ? |
| Autoignition temperature | ? |
| Explosive limits | ? |
| OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) | ? |
| NIOSH Immediate Danger to Life and Health (IDLH) | ? |
| Precautions | |
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| Solid properties | |
| Standard enthalpy change of formation (ΔfH0solid) | ? |
| Standard molar entropy (S0solid) | ? |
| Heat capacity (Cp) | ? |
| Liquid properties | |
| ΔfH0liquid | ? |
| S0liquid | ? |
| Cp | ? |
| Density | ? |
| Gas properties | |
| ΔfH0gas | ? |
| S0gas | ? |
| Cp | ? |
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Except where noted, all data was produced under conditions of standard temperature and pressure. | |
Acenaphthoquinone is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from naphthalene. 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.
Its formula is C12H6O2.
[edit] External links
- National Pollutant Inventory - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fact Sheet
- PAHs - including structural diagrams
- Entry at ChemicalLand21.com
- Link page to external chemical sources.
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