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2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene
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2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is an organic compound with the formula C10H6(OH)2. It is one of several isomers of dihydroxynaphthalene. A white solid, degraded samples often appear grey to light brown solid.
== Preparation and reactions ==
2,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene is prepared by base hydrolysis of 2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonic acid. It can be oxidized to 2,6-naphthoquinone using lead dioxide.
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