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CAS 5859-95-0

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6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid

Description:
6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, with the CAS number 5859-95-0, is an organic compound characterized by its naphthalene structure, which consists of two fused aromatic rings. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) and a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) at the 6-position of the naphthalene ring. It is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents due to the presence of the hydroxymethyl and carboxylic acid groups, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The compound is of interest in various fields, including organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, due to its potential biological activities and applications in the development of pharmaceuticals. Its reactivity is influenced by the functional groups present, allowing for further derivatization and modification. Additionally, it may exhibit properties such as acidity, which can be measured by its pKa value, and it may participate in various chemical reactions typical of aromatic compounds, including electrophilic substitution and nucleophilic addition.
Formula:C12H10O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H10O3/c13-7-8-1-2-10-6-11(12(14)15)4-3-9(10)5-8/h1-6,13H,7H2,(H,14,15)
InChI key:InChIKey=YCJVVKLPTMDCSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1=CC2=C(C=C(CO)C=C2)C=C1
Synonyms:
  • 6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-naphthoic acid
  • 2-Naphthoic acid, 6-(hydroxymethyl)-
  • 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 6-(hydroxymethyl)-
  • 6-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid
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