2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid, also known as mercaptobenzoic acid, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of both a carboxylic acid and a thiol functional group. It features a benzoic acid backbone with a carboxymethylthio substituent at the ortho position. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to its polar functional groups. It exhibits acidic properties due to the carboxylic acid group, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and amidation. The thiol group contributes to its reactivity, enabling it to form disulfide bonds and participate in redox reactions. 2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid is often used in biochemical applications, including as a chelating agent and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its unique structure allows for interactions with metal ions, making it valuable in analytical chemistry and materials science.

2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid

135-13-7: (o-Carboxyphenylthio)acetic acid, 2-(Carboxymethylthio)benzoic acid, 2-[(Carboxylatomethyl)Sulfanyl]Benzoate, 2-[(Carboxymethyl)Sulfanyl]Benzoic Acid, Benzoic acid, 2-[(carboxymethyl)thio]-, Benzoic acid, o-(carboxymethylmercapto)-, Benzoic acid, o-[(carboxymethyl)thio]-, NSC 379, NSC 5347, o-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid, s-o-Carboxyphenylthioglycolic acid, 2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid

2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid is a bidentate ligand that binds to metal ions. It is coordinated, ligated, and stacked with the metal ion. The chelating ability of 2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid allows it to form hydrogen bonds with both the anion and cation. This compound has been used as a catalyst for nitration reactions and for the synthesis of other organic compounds.

CAS 135-13-7: 2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid

2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid

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2-[(Carboxymethyl)thio]benzoic acid

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2-(CARBOXYMETHYLTHIO)BENZOIC ACID

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2-(Carboxymethylthio)benzoic acid

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