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Naphthols MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Naphthols
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.638.638
D04.615.638.638
Unique ID
D009284
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009284
Scope Note
Naphthalene derivatives carrying one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups at any ring position. They are often used in dyes and pigments, as antioxidants for rubber, fats, and oils, as insecticides, in pharmaceuticals, and in numerous other applications.
Entry Term(s)
Hydroxynaphthalene
Hydroxynaphthalenes
Naphthol
Previous Indexing
Naphthalenes (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73(72)
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Naphthols Preferred
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