Compound Q&A
How is Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid (CAS: 2479-49-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid is typically synthesized through the condensation of benzophenone with carbon dioxide using a catalyst such as sodium hydrogen carbonate. The reaction yields a mixture of isomers, and selective separation can be achieved using column chromatography. The overall yield is moderate, around 60-70%.
About
CAS No
2479-49-4
English Name
Benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C17H10O9
Molecular Weight
358.3 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
UITKHKNFVCYWNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-29 13:16
