α-Truxillic acid

• CAT Number: R064919
• CAS Number: 490-20-0
• Molecular Formula: C18H16O4
• Molecular Weight: 296.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,4-diphenylcyclobutane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H16O4/c19-17(20)15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)16(18(21)22)14(15)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13-16H,(H,19,20)(H,21,22)
• InChIKey: QWFRRFLKWRIKSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C(C(C2C(=O)O)C3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)O

α-Truxillic acid(CAT: R064919) is a cyclobutane-containing dicarboxylic acid, formed through the photodimerization of cinnamic acid derivatives. It exists as one of several stereoisomeric truxillic acids, characterized by their rigid four-membered ring structure. α-Truxillic acid serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, materials science, and photochemistry studies. Its unique geometry and photoreactivity make it a valuable compound for investigating solid-state reactions, crystal engineering, and stereospecific transformations. In pharmaceutical research, α-Truxillic acid and its derivatives have attracted attention for their potential bioactive properties. It is primarily used as a reference standard and synthetic precursor in chemical and material science research.