noun
- plural of naphtol; organic chemical compounds derived from naphthalene, used in dyes and pharmaceuticals
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The laboratory synthesized several naphtols for the dye manufacturing process.
- Alpha and beta naphtols are important intermediates in organic chemistry.
- The chemist studied the properties of various naphtols under different conditions.
- Industrial production of naphtols requires careful temperature control.
- These naphtols serve as precursors for many commercial dyes.
- The research focused on the reactivity of substituted naphtols.