Naphthalene
CAS Number
91-20-3Synonym
Napthalin; Naphthene; EPA Pesticide Code: 055801
Occurrence/Use
Household fumigant (mothballs, toilet deodorant blocks), pyrotechnics; chemical precursor to phthalic anhydride, 2-naphthol, surfectants, resins, dyes, insecticide, solvents, and others; component of petroleum, coal, and tobacco smoke
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