CAS 4488-43-1

5-Acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid

Description:

5-Acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid, with the CAS number 4488-43-1, is an organic compound characterized by its acenaphthylene structure, which consists of a fused bicyclic aromatic system. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) attached to the 5-position of the acenaphthylene ring. It is typically a solid at room temperature and may exhibit a crystalline form. The presence of the carboxylic acid group imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as esterification and amidation. Additionally, 5-acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid can serve as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other functional materials. Its aromatic nature contributes to its stability and potential applications in materials science. As with many organic compounds, it is important to handle it with care, observing appropriate safety protocols due to potential toxicity and environmental impact.

Formula: C₁₃H₈O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C13H8O2/c14-13(15)11-7-6-9-5-4-8-2-1-3-10(11)12(8)9/h1-7H,(H,14,15)

SMILES: c1cc2C=Cc3ccc(c(c1)c23)C(=O)O

Synonyms:

• Acenaphthylene-5-carboxylic acid
• 5-acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid

5-Acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 4488-43-1

Applications 5-Acenaphthylenecarboxylic acid is used as additives to plastic materials.
References Bi, G., et al.: Faming Zhuanli Shenqing, 2017;

Formula: C₁₃H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 196.201

Ref: TR-A130780