2-Ethoxybenzoic acid is used in thermally induced solvent-free reactions of triphenylbismuth with a series of thiols and carboxylic acids. It serves as an active component of dental cement. Further, it prevents the entry of root-canal pathogens into periapical regions.
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Applications
2-Ethoxybenzoic acid is used in thermally induced solvent-free reactions of triphenylbismuth with a series of thiols and carboxylic acids. It serves as an active component of dental cement. Further, it prevents the entry of root-canal pathogens into periapical regions.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Cespi, D.; Beach, E. S.; Swarr, T. E.; Passarini, F.; Vassura, I.; Dunn, P. J.; Anastas, P. T. Life cycle inventory improvement in the pharmaceutical sector: assessment of the sustainability combining PMI and LCA tools. Green Chem. 2015, 17 (6), 3390-3400.