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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic compounds
  3. hydrocarbons
  4. aromatic hydrocarbons
  5. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  6. naphthalenes
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic compounds
  3. aromatic compounds
  4. aromatic hydrocarbons
  5. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  6. naphthalenes
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic compounds
  3. hydrocarbons
  4. polycyclic hydrocarbons
  5. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  6. naphthalenes

Preferred term

naphthalenes

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Two-ring crystalline hydrocarbons isolated from coal tar. They are used as intermediates in chemical synthesis, as insect repellents, fungicides, lubricants, preservatives, and, formerly, as topical antiseptics.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13552

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