Acenaphthoquinone Explained

Acenaphthoquinone is a quinone derived from acenaphthene. It is a water-insoluble yellow solid. It is a precursor to some agrichemicals and dyes.

Preparation

The compound is prepared in the laboratory by oxidation of acenaphthene with potassium dichromate.[1] Commercially, oxidation is effected with peroxide. Over-oxidation gives naphthalenedicarboxylic anhydride.

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Notes and References

  1. Acenaphthenequinone. C. F. H. . Allen. J. A.. VanAllan. Org. Synth.. 1944. 24. 1. 10.15227/orgsyn.024.0001.