1,4-Phenylenediacetic acid is an arenediacetic acid used in the preparation of flurorescent whitening agents. It has fluorescent properties that allow for use in fluorescent probes. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates.
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Applications
1,4-Phenylenediacetic acid is an arenediacetic acid used in the preparation of flurorescent whitening agents. It has fluorescent properties that allow for use in fluorescent probes. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediates.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Shyamaprosad Goswami; Ajit Kumar Mahapatra. Molecular recognition induced supramolecular array of 2-aminopyrimidine with terephthalic acid, 1,4-phenylenediacetic acid and fumaric acid in solid state via H-bonding and π-stacking interactions. Supramolecular Chemistry. 1999, 11, (1),25-33