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3-Formylbenzoic acid

97%

Synonym(s):

3-Carboxybenzaldehyde, Isophthalaldehydic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CC6H4CHO
CAS Number:
619-21-6
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Beilstein:
2206413
EC Number:
210-585-6
MDL number:
MFCD00039575
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24853930
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

97%

form

powder

mp

173-175 °C (lit.)

solubility

methanol: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to very faintly brown(lit.)

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)c1cccc(c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H6O3/c9-5-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)8(10)11/h1-5H,(H,10,11)

InChI key

UHDNUPHSDMOGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Formylbenzoic acid is a polar aromatic aldehyde used in the synthesis of 3-hydroxymethylbenzoic acid via reduction.

Application

3-Formylbenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of:
  • bicyclic cis-2-azetidinone derivatives via Ugi 4-centre 3-component reaction
  • porphyrin capped with a steroidal superstructure bearing convergent hydroxy groups
  • 3-[(4-amino-1,2-dihydro-1-oxo-2-phenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]quinoxalin-6-yl)amino]methylbenzoic acid

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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