Description
2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, also known as 2,3-naphthalic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as naphthalenecarboxylic acids. Naphthalenecarboxylic acids are compounds containing a naphthalene moiety that bears a carboxylic acid group in one or more positions. Naphthalene is a bicyclic compound that is made up of two fused benzene rings. 2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is an important chemical intermediate with important applications in fine chemicals. It can be used as a raw material or intermediate for synthesizing liquid crystal display materials, medicines, pesticides, spices, and inks.
Chemical Properties
OFF-WHITE TO BEIGE POWDER
Uses
2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid (cas# 2169-87-1) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Synthesis
Using o-phthalaldehyde as raw material, the 2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is finally produced through acetalization reaction, reduction reaction, hydrolysis reaction, cycloaddition reaction, dehydration reaction, and hydrolysis reaction.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 81, p. 6458, 1959
DOI: 10.1021/ja01533a032Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 5, p. 810, 1973
