CAS: 164073-80-7

Dimethyl 5-formylbenzene-1,3-dioate is a ligand that has been found to be activated by the diffraction of X-rays. It is also fluorescent and has been observed to form polyhedra in solution. The anions of this compound are selective for metal ions and can be used as catalysts. Dimethyl 5-formylbenzene-1,3-dioate is not optically active and does not react with the base potassium hydroxide. This molecule forms a basic structure when combined with chloride.

Dimethyl 5-formylisophthalate