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Naphthalene

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Naphthalene is a white solid found naturally in fossil fuels. It has a strong but not unpleasant smell, it is flammable, and it evaporates easily. When exposed to the air, it is broken down by moisture and sunlight, often within one day. In water it is destroyed by bacteria. Naphthalene is insoluble in water but dissolves in organic solvents such as toluene and benzene.

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