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CAS 15120-47-5

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2-methylbenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid

Description:
2-Methylbenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid, also known as isophthalic acid, is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid characterized by the presence of two carboxylic acid groups (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring at the 1 and 3 positions, with a methyl group (-CH3) at the 2 position. This compound is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, but less soluble in non-polar solvents. It has a relatively high melting point and exhibits good thermal stability, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Isophthalic acid is primarily used in the production of polyesters, resins, and plasticizers, and it serves as a building block in the synthesis of various chemical compounds. Additionally, it possesses functional groups that allow for further chemical modifications, enhancing its utility in organic synthesis. Its aromatic structure contributes to its stability and reactivity, making it an important compound in materials science and organic chemistry.
Formula:C9H8O4
InChI:InChI=1/C9H8O4/c1-5-6(8(10)11)3-2-4-7(5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
SMILES:Cc1c(cccc1C(=O)O)C(=O)O
Synonyms:
  • 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 2-Methyl-
  • 2-Methylisophthalic acid
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