2-Acetylbenzoic acid is used as a component of hair dyes. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical and food industries.
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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:
- 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.
- A. J. Dobson and R. E. Gerkin. 2-Acetylbenzoic Acid: Phthalide Form. Acta Cryst. 1996, C52 3078-3081.
- 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).