Acenaphthene

C2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    1 %
  • Retention Rate
    100 %
  • Complexity
    100 %
  • Acenaphthene Meanings

    noun a crystalline hydrocarbon compound with the chemical formula C12H10, commonly used in organic synthesis

    Fields related to acenaphthene

    Environmental Science

    Acenaphthene is a common pollutant found in soil and water due to its use in various industrial processes.

    Chemistry

    Acenaphthene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon used as a precursor in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.

    Pharmacology

    Acenaphthene derivatives have shown potential as anti-cancer agents in pharmacological studies.

    Organic Chemistry

    Acenaphthene is often used as a model compound in organic chemistry experiments due to its stability and reactivity.

    Occupation Usage of acenaphthene

    Chemist

    Acenaphthene is used in organic synthesis as a precursor to other chemicals such as dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.

    Environmental Scientist

    Acenaphthene is used as a marker for environmental pollution and as a tracer for studying the transport and fate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the environment.

    Pharmacist

    Acenaphthene may be used in research and development of new pharmaceutical compounds due to its chemical properties.

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