Compound Q&A
How is 5-Hydroxyisophthalic acid (CAS: 618-83-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Hydroxyisophthalic acid is usually synthesized via the hydroxylation of isophthalic acid. The hydroxylation can be achieved using catalytic hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a suitable catalyst such as sodium hypochlorite or cobalt(II) salts. The reaction is selective and yields up to 95% of the desired product with good purity.
About
CAS No
618-83-7
English Name
5-Hydroxyisophthalic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H6O5
Molecular Weight
182.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
QNVNLUSHGRBCLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
