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Napthalene may be synthesized chemically by Howarth synthesis or Diel's Alder approach. This is chemical synthesis starting from say benzene. Otherwise, it may be obtained from crude petroleum etc.
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∙ 14y agoNaphthalene is most commonly used to make mothballs for House hold applications and Pest control in Closets or against Rodents,Insects, etc. Naphthalene can be reacted with other chemicals like Sulphuric acid, polymerization agents, Caustic Soda, etc for many other applications eg. Pharmaceutical intermediates, Dyestuffs (colorants for textiles, etc), Concrete applications as water reducer (Rheology improver), Pesticides, etc...
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∙ 9y agoNaphthalene is an aromatic hydrocarbon. It has a formula of C10H8. This white crystalline solid is the key ingredient of mothballs.
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What is Naphthalene grains?
Naphthalene grains are simply flakes of napthalene, like moth balls or moth flakes, commonly used to deter moths in closets. Naphthalene is a chemical which comes from coal tar, and it is used in a variety of insecticides, lubricants and solvents. The vapour that Naphthalene releases is toxic to insects sucha s moths and silverfish.
Is naphthalene a base?
No naphthalene is an organic aromatic hydrocarbon.
How will you separate naphthalene from mixture of naphthalene and sodium chloride?
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Why does paradichlorobenzene dissolve in naphthalene?
Paradichlorobenzene dissolves in naphthalene because naphthalene is a solid and the other is a liquid. The solid dissolves the liquid.
Can iodine and naphthalene be separated by sublimation?
naphthalene and iodine can be separated by sublimation
What is Naphthalene grains?
Naphthalene grains are simply flakes of napthalene, like moth balls or moth flakes, commonly used to deter moths in closets. Naphthalene is a chemical which comes from coal tar, and it is used in a variety of insecticides, lubricants and solvents. The vapour that Naphthalene releases is toxic to insects sucha s moths and silverfish.
Is naphthalene a base?
No naphthalene is an organic aromatic hydrocarbon.
How will you separate naphthalene from mixture of naphthalene and sodium chloride?
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Why does paradichlorobenzene dissolve in naphthalene?
Paradichlorobenzene dissolves in naphthalene because naphthalene is a solid and the other is a liquid. The solid dissolves the liquid.
Can iodine and naphthalene be separated by sublimation?
naphthalene and iodine can be separated by sublimation
Appearance of naphthalene?
At standard temperature and pressure, naphthalene is a white crystalline solid.
Is naphthalene a solid?
Naphthalene is not an element. Naphthalene is a combination of elements. Its formula is C10H8 and it is a compound, not an element.
Does inhalation of naphthalene balls cause any danger?
Most certainly, inhalation of naphthalene is dangerous!
Friedel Crafts acylation of naphthalene depend on type of solvent used?
Friedel Crafts acylation of naphthalene
What tool can be used to measure the naphthalene in water?
Gas Chromatography is an excellent technique for measuring naphthalene in water.
Is naphthalene soluble to ethyl alcohol?
Naphthalene is said to be somewhat soluble in ethyl alcohol (ethanol). It is insoluble in water and very soluble in ether, chloroform, or carbon disulfide.
Is that naphthalene balls poison?
Naphthalene is a white solid substance with a strong smell. Poisoning from naphthalene destroys or changes red blood cells so they cannot carry oxygen. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911).
