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2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene is an organic compound with the molecular formulaC10H8O2. It is a type of dihydroxynaphthalene, meaning it is derived from naphthalene, a bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, by the substitution of two hydroxyl groups (-OH) on the naphthalene ring.
2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene is an organic compound that belongs to the naphthalene family and contains two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 2nd and 7th carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring. It is primarily used in the following applications:
### Applications of 2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene:
1. **Dye and Pigment Industry**: It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes and pigments. Its hydroxyl groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it useful for creating complex dye molecules.
2. **Pharmaceuticals**: It can be used as a building block in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds, especially in the production of naphthoquinones, which have medicinal properties.
3. **Polymer Synthesis**: It can be used as a monomer or a co-monomer in the synthesis of specific polymers. These polymers might have unique properties due to the aromatic nature of the naphthalene core and the presence of hydroxyl groups.
4. **Antioxidant Research**: Due to its structural properties, 2,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene is sometimes studied for its antioxidant activity and potential uses in protecting against oxidative stress.
5. **Material Science**: It can be used to synthesize materials with unique properties, such as organic semiconductors or components of molecular electronics.
6. **Research**: It is often used in organic synthesis research to explore new chemical reactions or develop novel synthetic routes for more complex molecules.
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