Data set: 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid (01.00.000)
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Type Product flow |
Name 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid |
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Classification Materials production / Organic chemicals |
Synonyms beta-Hydroxynaphthoic acid; 2-hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid,2-羟基-3-萘甲酸 |
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General comment 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C 10 H 6 (OH)(CO 2 H). It is one of the several carboxylic acids derived from 2-naphthol. It is a common precursor to azo dyes and pigments. It is prepared by carboxylation of 2-naphthol via the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction. 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid is a weak acid with pKa of 2.79(2), indicating that this compound will exist as an anion in the environment, and anions do not volatilize from water or soil surfaces. |