Description: 1,2-Dihydroxynaphthalene, an intermediate isolated from naphthalene metabolism, is confirmed as a precursor to the formation of naphthoquinone. This compound can be further metabolized by certain bacteria (such as Pseudomonas spp.) into compounds like coumarin and salicylic acid.
CAS Number: 574-00-5
Formula: C10H8O2
Molecular Weight: 160,17