Naphthalene: Definition, Structure, Medicinal Uses
Naphthalene is one of the simplest and most important aromatic hydrocarbons belonging to the class of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). It is widely recognized because of its characteristic pungent smell and its historical use in mothballs and insect repellents. Chemically, naphthalene consists of two fused benzene rings and serves as a fundamental compound in organic…
