| Chemistry name: | 1,2-acenapthenedione |
| M Formula: | C10H6(CO)2 |
| Properties: | |
| Yellow needles. Mp 261–263C. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol. | |
| Derivation: | |
| By oxidizing acenaphthene, using glacial acetic acid and sodium or potassium dichromate. | |
| Grade: | |
| Technical. | |
| Use: | |
| Dye synthesis. | |