NAPHTHALENE

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Naphthalene

A white crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon, C10H8, analogous to benzene, and obtained by the distillation of certain bituminous materials, such as the heavy oil of coal tar. It is the type and basis of a large number of derivatives among organic compounds. Formerly called also naphthaline.

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Naphthalenic

Pertaining to , or derived from, naphthalene; -- used specifically to designate a yellow crystalline substance, called naphthalenic acid and also hydroxy quinone, and obtained from certain derivatives of naphthol.

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  • AE - 2 points
  • AH - 5 points
  • AL - 2 points
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  • AAH - 6 points
  • AAL - 3 points
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  • ALA - 3 points
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