Isophthalaldehyde is used in the synthesis of binuclear ruthenium complex. It participates in base-catalyzed Knoevenagel condensation reaction.
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Applications
Isophthalaldehyde is used in the synthesis of binuclear ruthenium complex. It participates in base-catalyzed Knoevenagel condensation reaction.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store at room temperature. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Jürgen Lorösch.; Wolfgang Haase. Crystal structure and magnetic properties of an asymmetric bridged binuclear Cu(II)-complex with a macrocyclic ligand derived from 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-isophthalaldehyde and histamine.Inorg. Chim. Acta. 1985, 108 (1),35-40 .