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AI53615

611-73-4 | 2-oxo-2-phenylacetic acid

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100g 97% in stock $99.00 $70.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AI53615
Chemical Name: 2-oxo-2-phenylacetic acid
CAS Number: 611-73-4
Molecular Formula: C8H6O3
Molecular Weight: 150.13144000000003
MDL Number: MFCD06203182
SMILES: O=C(c1ccccc1)C(=O)O
NSC Number: 28293

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 168  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 11  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 2  
XLogP3: 1.3  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • Benzeneacetic acid, α-oxo- is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a crucial building block for various reactions. Its reactive α-oxo (ketone) group imparts significant reactivity to the molecule, making it a valuable intermediate in the production of numerous pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Due to its ability to undergo condensation reactions with various nucleophiles, benzeneacetic acid, α-oxo- is frequently employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and heterocycles. Additionally, its aromatic nature allows for further functionalization through electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, broadening its synthetic utility in the creation of diverse chemical structures. This compound plays a vital role in modern organic synthesis, enabling chemists to access a wide range of target molecules with strategic control over regio- and stereochemistry.
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