| Acenaphthoquinone | |
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Acenaphthoquinone |
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Other names
Acenaphthenequinone, 1,2-Acenaphthenequinone, Acenaphthenedione, 1,2-Acenaphthylenedione, Acenaphthene-1,2-dione, 1,2-Diketoacenaphthene |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 82-86-0 |
| PubChem | 6724 |
| ChemSpider | 6468 |
| EC number | 201-441-3 |
| KEGG | C02807 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:15342 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL395653 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C12H6O2 |
| Molar mass | 182.17 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | Purple-yellow crystals to brown powder |
| Melting point |
257 – 261 °C (530 – 534 K) |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble (90.1 mg/l) |
| Hazards | |
| R-phrases | R36/37/38 |
| S-phrases | S26, S37/39 |
| Main hazards | Irritating |
| NFPA 704 |
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| Infobox references | |
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.