3-Hydroxy-7-Methoxy-2-Naphthoic Acid

• CAT Number: M095066
• CAS Number: 143355-56-0
• Molecular Formula: C12H10O4
• Molecular Weight: 218.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20℃
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-7-methoxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10O4/c1-16-9-3-2-7-6-11(13)10(12(14)15)5-8(7)4-9/h2-6,13H,1H3,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: UDAQUPSJOGVPIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2C=C1)O)C(=O)O

3-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-naphthoic acid (Cat No.: M095066) is a naphthalene-based aromatic compound featuring a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position, a hydroxyl group at the 3-position, and a methoxy group at the 7-position. This light yellow crystalline solid is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals. Its hydroxyl and methoxy substituents influence the molecule’s electronic distribution, making it useful in metal chelation, hydrogen bonding studies, and organic synthesis involving functionalized polycyclic aromatic frameworks for bioactive and industrial compounds.