1-Benzocyclobutenecarboxylic acid is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in water. It is mainly used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the synthesis of other aromatic compounds. It can undergo various reactions, such as esterification, amidation, and decarboxylation, to form different derivatives.
The compound is not commonly found in nature and is primarily synthesized in the laboratory. It has a unique structure and properties that make it useful in the development of new organic compounds and pharmaceuticals.
English Name:1-Benzocyclobutenecarboxylic acid
English alias:Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene-7-carboxylic acid;
Benzocyclobutyl-1-carboxylic acid;
CAS NO: 14381-41-0
Molecular weight: 148.15900
Molecular formula: C9H8O2
Density: 1.31 g/cm3
melting point: 75-77ºC(lit.)
Boiling point: 318.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash point: 142.4ºC
Refractive index: 1.624
Steam pressure: 0.000149mmHg at 25°C…