Acenaphthoquinone

Acenaphthoquinone is a quinone derived from acenaphthene.

It is a water-insoluble yellow solid.

[2] The compound is prepared in the laboratory by oxidation of acenaphthene with potassium dichromate.

[3] Commercially, oxidation is effected with peroxide.

[2] This article about an aromatic compound is a stub.

Skeletal formula
Ball-and-stick model
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code