Chemical Name: | 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, mono(phenylmethyl) ester |
CAS Number: | 2528-16-7 |
Product Number: | AG003TRJ(AGN-PC-0LO0D0) |
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Molecular Formula: | C15H12O4 |
Molecular Weight: | 256.2534 |
2-((Benzyloxy)carbonyl)benzoic acid, also known as benzyloxycarbonyl benzoic acid, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a protecting group for carboxylic acids. During the synthesis of complex molecules, such as pharmaceuticals or natural products, certain functional groups need to be protected temporarily to prevent unwanted reactions, and benzyloxycarbonyl benzoic acid serves this purpose effectively.By selectively reacting with the carboxylic acid group of a molecule, benzyloxycarbonyl benzoic acid forms a stable covalent bond, protecting the functionality of the acid from undesired side reactions. This protection allows chemists to carry out subsequent transformations on other parts of the molecule without affecting the carboxylic acid group, ensuring the synthesis proceeds smoothly and in a controlled manner.Once the desired chemical reactions are completed, the protective group can be easily removed under specific conditions, regenerating the free carboxylic acid group in the final product. This flexibility and ease of removal make benzyloxycarbonyl benzoic acid a valuable tool in organic synthesis for the construction of complex molecules with precise control over functional group manipulation.