chlorinated naphthalene
chlorinated naphthalene
A group of compounds based on the naphthalene ring system where one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine. The generic molecular formula is C<small><sub>10</sub></small>H<small><sub>8-n</sub></small>Cl<small><sub>n</sub></small>, where n = 1-8. There are 75 possible chlorinated naphthalenes and they are commonly used in the electrical industry and as additives.