naphthol

A hydroxy derivative of naphthalene, C₁₀H₈O, occurring in two isomeric forms: alpha-naphthol, used in making dyes and perfumes, and beta-naphthol, used in making antioxidants, pigments, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

Any one of the phenols of naphthalene having the formula C₁₀H₇OH.

Any one of a series of hydroxyl derivatives of naphthalene, analogous to phenol. In general they are crystalline substances with a phenol (carbolic) odor.

brilliant dyestuffs produced from certain complex nitrogenous derivatives of naphthol or naphthoquinone.

Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds

either of two phenols derived from naphthalene