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D009281Level 7

Naphthalenes

**Definition:** Two-ring crystalline hydrocarbons isolated from coal tar. They are used as intermediates in chemical synthesis, as insect repellents, fungicides, lubricants, preservatives, and, formerly, as topical antiseptics.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.455.426.559.847.638 - D04.615.638

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