Acenaphthene

Acenaphthene (CAS 83-32-9, EC 201-469-6, formula C12H10) is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon composed of a naphthalene unit fused with an ethylene bridge. It is also referenced under the name NSC 7657 and is commercially available at purities of 99% and above. No E-code designation applies to this substance.

In plastics and polymer manufacturing, acenaphthene serves as a monomer building block and polymerization initiator, contributing to the synthesis of specialty resins and carbon-based materials. In pharmaceutical research and printing ink formulations, it functions as a solvent and carrier, facilitating the dispersion of active compounds or pigment systems within defined process conditions.

Acenaphthene is supplied as a crystalline solid at 99% purity and falls under HS code 29029080 for customs classification. It is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement teams should confirm current SDS documentation and packaging specifications directly with the supplier prior to ordering.