2-Chloronaphthalene Explained

2-Chloronaphthalene is an organochlorine chemical compound, a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene. Its chemical formula is .^{[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

• 1-Fluoronaphthalene
• 1-Bromonaphthalene

References

1. Web site: 2-Chloronaphthalene. EPA. comptox.epa.gov. 14 June 2017.
2. Web site: 2-Chlornaphthalin. 14 June 2017.
3. Web site: 2-Chlornaphthalin Produkt Beschreibung. chemicalbook.com. 14 June 2017. German.
4. Bavendamm. W.. Bellmann. H.. Chlornaphthalin-Präparate. Holz Als Roh- und Werkstoff. February 1953. 11. 2. 81–84. 10.1007/BF02605462. 138951084 . German.
5. Web site: 2-Chlornaphthalin Produkt Beschreibung. 14 June 2017. German.
6. Book: Krüger. Anke. Neue Kohlenstoffmaterialien: Eine Einführung. 2007. Springer-Verlag. 978-3-8351-9098-6. 53. German.