naphthalic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of aromatic organic compound with the chemical formula C10H8. It is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, specifically a naphthenoanthracene. Naphthalic acid is a dibasic organic compound derived from naphthalene.

  - "Naphthalic acid is used in the production of certain types of polyesters and polyamides."
  - "The naphthenic acids are a group of organic compounds derived from naphthenic acids."

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Variants

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naphthalene , naphthalenes

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the compound naphthalene, from which it is derived.

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Trivia

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1. Naphthalic acid was first synthesized in 1834 by the German chemist Eilhard Mitscherlich.

2. Naphthalic acid is also known as 1,8-naphthalic anhydride.

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1. Polyesters: Polyesters are a type of synthetic polymer resin made from the reaction of a polyhydric alcohol with a dicarboxylic acid. They are used in a wide range of applications, including textiles, packaging, and coatings.

2. Polyamides: Polyamides are a type of synthetic polymer made from the reaction of diamines and dicarboxylic acids. They are also known as nylon and are used in a wide range of applications, including textiles, packaging, and engineering.

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Naphthalic acid has been used in the production of certain types of polyesters and polyamides, which are commonly used in the textile industry. It has also been used in the production of certain types of dyes and pigments.

How to Memorize "naphthalic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the molecular structure of naphthalic acid, which consists of a naphthalene ring with two carboxylic acid groups attached.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'naphthalic' with the words 'naphthalene' and 'acid' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Naphthenic Acid: Naphthalene Ring with Two Acids' to help remember the structure and composition of naphthalic acid.

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