What is Naphtha?
{{distinguish|naphthalene}} '''Naphtha''' is the name for a number of intermediary [[product (chemistry)|product]]s that [[wikt:occur|occur]] when refining [[crude oil]]. They are liquid [[hydrocarbon]]s. They are used to produce high [[octane rating|octane]] [[gasoline]] products. The petrochemical industry also uses them to make [[olefin]]s and [[solvent]]s. Typical naphtas are used for: *[[Solvent]]s in [[cleaning fluid]]. *As an ingredient of [[Shoe polish]]. *As an ingredient for some of the [[fuel]]s used in [[lighter]]s. *Possibly one of the things in [[Greek fire]]. {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Hydrocarbons]]