naphthol
nounEtymology From naphtha + -ol, after French naphtole.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds
- Synonyms
- hydroxynaphthalene
- Derived terms
- alpha naphthol, aminonaphthol, benzonaphthol, beta-naphthol, binaphthol, naphtholate, naphthol blue, naphtholic, naphthol orange, naphthol yellow, quinaphthol, α-naphthol