5-Nitroacenaphthene

CAS Number

602-87-9

Synonym

1,2-Dihydro-5-nitroaceaphthylene; 5-NAN

Occurrence/Use

Used in Japan as a chemical intermediate in production of naphthalimide dyes; a small amount is also used to produce paper dye. Has not been used commercially in US.

5-Nitroacenaphthene