ochre powder and granules
Acenaphthenequinone is used in the preparation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory agents. It is also used in the preparation of turn-on sensors for cysteine/homocysteine and its application in bioimaging. Further, it is used as an intermediate in manufacturing of dyes and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used in chemical research as a drug and therapeutic agent.
ChEBI: A member of the class of orthoquinones that is the 1,2-dioxo derivative of acenaphthene.
Moderately toxic by an unspecifiedroute. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smokeand irritating vapors.
Extract it with, then recrystallise it twice from *C6H6. Dry it in vacuo. [LeFevre et al. J Chem Soc 974 1963, Beilstein 7 IV 2498.]
