Cat Number: INT616762

5-Formylsalicylic acid

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CAS Number

616-76-2

Synonyms

5-Formyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-hydroxy-
2-Hydroxy-5-formylbenzoic acid

Description

5-formylsalicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid in which a benzoic acid nucleus is substituted at positions 2 and 5 by a formyl group and an hydroxy group respectively. It is a member of benzaldehydes, a monohydroxybenzoic acid and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.

Molecular Weight

166.13

Molecular Formula

C8H6O4

EINECS

210-492-0

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)C(=O)O)O

Boiling Point

361.2 ℃ at 760 mmHg

Density, g/cm3

1.482