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naphthol [2 records]

Record 1 2003-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

Either of two crystalline monohydroxy derivatives ... of naphthalene found in small amounts in coal tar: ... alpha-naphthol ... [or] beta-naphthol ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Dénomination courante des hydroxynaphtalènes, de formule C10H7OH.

OBS

Il existe deux isomères, l'alpha-naphtol et le bêta-naphtol.

OBS

[«Naphtol» tout court est aussi la] désignation courante du bêta-naphtol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
OBS

insoluble azo dyes formed on the fiber .... Used ... to obtain fast, brilliant scarlets and reds at ... low cost.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
OBS

Ces colorants sont fabriqués sur la fibre. [...] Les filés ou tissus sont traités dans un bain de naphtolate de soude [...]

Spanish

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