naph·thol (n f thôl , -th l, -th l, np-) also naph·tol (-tôl, -tl, -tl)n. An organic compound, C10H7OH, occurring in two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol and beta-naphthol. [naphth(alene) + -ol.] |
naphthol [ˈnæfθɒl ˈnæp-]
n
(Chemistry) a white crystalline solid having two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol, used in dyes, and beta-naphthol, used in dyes and as an antioxidant. Formula: C10H7OH
[from naphtha + -ol1]
| naphthol (nfthôl, -thl, np-) A poisonous organic compound occurring in two isomeric forms. Both isomers are important in the manufacture of dyes, and also in making antiseptics, insecticides, and tanning agents. Naphthol consists of a hydroxyl group (OH) attached to naphthalene. Chemical formula: C10H8O. |
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| Noun | 1. | naphthol - either of two phenols derived from naphthalene alpha-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in dyes beta-naphthol - an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups |
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