1,2-naphthoquinone


1,2-naphthoquinone

[¦wən ¦tü ‚naf·thə·kwə′nōn] (organic chemistry) C10H6O2 A golden yellow, crystalline compound that decomposes at 145-147°C; soluble in benzene and ether; used as a reagent for resorcinol and thalline.