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.
OFF-WHITE TO BEIGE POWDER
2,3-Naphthalenedicarboxylic Acid (cas# 2169-87-1) is a compound useful in organic 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.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 81, p. 6458, 1959
DOI: 10.1021/ja01533a032Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 5, p. 810, 1973
