2 Carboxybenzaldehyde

Description :

2-Carboxybenzaldehyde is a metabolite of ampicillin phthalidyl ester. It has been used to synthesize a series of N-substituted isoindolinones by reductive C-N coupling and intramolecular amidation with amines.
Chemical Formula: C₁₁H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight: Approximately 186.20 g/mol
Benzene Ring: A six-membered aromatic ring.
Aldehyde Group (-CHO): Attached to the 1-position of the benzene ring.
Carboxyl Group (-COOH): Attached to the 2-position of the benzene ring.
Appearance: Typically a crystalline solid.
Melting Point: Around 120-125°C
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, but generally less soluble in water.
Functional Materials: Its structure may be utilized in designing materials with specific electronic or optical properties.
2-Carboxybenzaldehyde’s dual functional groups make it a versatile compound in organic chemistry, useful for a range of chemical transformations and applications. If you need more specific details or have a particular application in mind, feel free to ask!