NAPHTHALENE

Spectral Analysis of PAHs - Naphthalene

Spectral Analysis of PAHs - Naphthalene

Naphthalene is an organic compound with formula C10H8. It is the simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, and is a white crystalline solid with a characteristic odor that is detectable at concentrations as low as 0.08 ppm by mass. As an aromatic hydrocarbon, naphthalene's structure consists of a fused pair of benzene rings. It is best known as the main ingredient of traditional mothballs.

The naphthalene metabolism of mesophilic microorganisms under aerobic conditions has been intensely investigated, and detailed information has been presented on degradation rates, metabolic pathways, and the involved enzymes. ...