Compound Q&A
What industries use Atropic acid (CAS: 492-38-6)?
Answer
Atropic acid (CAS: 492-38-6) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a building block for the synthesis of various alkaloids and as a precursor for the production of atropine and scopolamine. It also finds applications in the polymer industry for the synthesis of certain polymers with unique properties.
About
CAS No
492-38-6
English Name
Atropic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O2
Molecular Weight
148.16 g/mol
SMILES
C=C(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
ONPJWQSDZCGSQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
