1,2-Naphthoquinone

Synonyms

1,2-Dihydro-1,2-diketo-naphthalene; 1,2-Naftochinon [Czech]; 1,2-Naphthalenedione; 1,2-Naphthaquinone; beta-Naphthoquinone; o-Naphthoquinone; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Aromatic Ketones

Description

Golden yellow solid; [Merck Index] May also be brown solid; Decomposes to a bluish-black color on standing; [CAMEO] Deep brown solid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a chemical reagent and intermediate; [Hawley] Used as a reagent for resorcinol and thalline; [Merck Index]

Comments

1,2-Naphthoquinone appears to be the metabolite that can cause cataracts in cases of naphthalene poisoning; [HSDB] Irritant; [Hawley] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Naphthalene" and "Quinone."

Biomedical References

9.9E-05 mm Hg

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Cataract, chemical or radiation induced