2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA10216.09
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS577-56-0
IUPAC Name2-acetylbenzoic acid
Molecular FormulaC9H8O3
InChI KeyQDAWXRKTSATEOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥98.0 to ≤102.0%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream or pale yellow to pale orange
Melting Point (clear melt)114.0-120.0?C
2-Acetylbenzoic acid is used as a component of hair dyes. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical and food industries.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Acetylbenzoic acid is used as a component of hair dyes. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical and food industries.

Solubility
Soluble in Dichloromethane and Ethyl Acetate. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store at -20°C. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Jacob Finkelstein; Thomas Williams; Voldemar Toome; Samuel Traiman. Ring-chain tautomers of 6-substituted 2-acetylbenzoic acids. J. Org. Chem. 1967, 32 (10), 3229-3230.
  2. A. J. Dobson and R. E. Gerkin. 2-Acetylbenzoic Acid: Phthalide Form. Acta Cryst. 1996, C52 3078-3081.
  3. Exists in equilibrium with 3-hydroxy-3-methylphthalide, precursor of 3-methylenephthalidyl (MPID) derivatives of amino acids. Deprotection can be effected with hydrazine hydrate: Synthesis, 43 (1977).