1chloronaphthalene
1-Chloronaphthalene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H7Cl. It is a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene, consisting of a naphthalene ring system with a single chlorine atom attached to one of the carbon atoms. It exists as a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. 1-Chloronaphthalene is a relatively stable compound and is generally insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene.
This compound is produced industrially through the chlorination of naphthalene. The process typically involves reacting naphthalene
1-Chloronaphthalene has found some industrial applications. Historically, it has been used as a dielectric fluid, a