Description:3-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid, with the CAS number 5689-33-8, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a benzoic acid moiety and a cyanomethyl group. This compound features a benzene ring substituted at the meta position with a cyanomethyl group (-CH2-CN) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). The presence of the carboxylic acid functional group imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as esterification and amidation. The cyanomethyl group contributes to the compound's reactivity, making it useful in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the formation of other derivatives. 3-(Cyanomethyl)benzoic acid is typically a solid at room temperature and may exhibit moderate solubility in polar solvents due to the presence of the carboxylic acid group. Its unique structure allows for potential applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, where it can serve as an intermediate or building block for more complex molecules.
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