5-Formylsalicylic acid

CAS: 616-76-2

Ref. 3D-FF35041

Product Information

• Name: 5-Formylsalicylic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-5-formylbenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Formylsalicylic acid is a molecule that has the chemical formula HOOC-(CH2)4-COOH. It is an organic acid that is derived from 5-nitrosalicylic acid, which is prepared by reacting sodium carbonate with hydroxybenzoic acid in the presence of ethylene diamine. This compound has been shown to have the ability to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules and itself. 5-Formylsalicylic acid can be synthesized by reacting sodium hydroxide with hydrogen chloride gas in a neutral pH environment. The surface methodology for this compound was determined to be gravimetric analysis, while it exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions and matrix effects. Hydrogen bonding interactions are formed through nitrogen atoms and carboxylate groups on the surface of the molecule.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O4/c9-4-5-1-2-7(10)6(3-5)8(11)12/h1-4,10H,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=UTCFOFWMEPQCSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=Cc1ccc(O)c(C(=O)O)c1