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p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid (CAS 5731-15-7)

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CAS Number:
5731-15-7
Purity:
97%
Molecular Weight:
274.31
Molecular Formula:
C19H14O2
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p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid (PTCA), a member of the phenyl compound group, manifests as a white crystalline solid with limited solubility in water. p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid has been employed as a reagent in the synthesis of diverse compounds, including p-terphenyl-3-carboxylic acid and p-terphenyl-2-carboxylic acid. Additionally, p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid has demonstrated its effectiveness as a catalyst in chiral compound synthesis. While the precise mechanism of action of p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid remains elusive, it is postulated to function as an acid-base catalyst in organic compound synthesis. Furthermore, it is believed to contribute to the formation of hydrogen bonds between molecules, allowing for precise control over compound reactivity.


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p-Terphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 1 g

sc-236272
1 g
$163.00