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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > aromatic compounds > aromatic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthalenes
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > hydrocarbons > aromatic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthalenes
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > hydrocarbons > polycyclic hydrocarbons > polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons > naphthalenes
Preferred Term:

naphthalenes

Definition:
Two-ring crystalline hydrocarbons isolated from coal tar. They are used as intermediates in chemical synthesis, as insect repellents, fungicides, lubricants, preservatives, and, formerly, as topical antiseptics.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13552
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