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HRID 1703191Generated: October 31, 2026

Malonic Acid → 2-Acetylbenzoic acid

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantMalonic AcidHCID 867—
ReactantPhthalic AnhydrideHCID 6811—
Product2-Acetylbenzoic acidHCID 68474—

Reaction Steps

(i) Using the method of Preparation 3, phthalic anhydride and malonic acid gave 2-(1'-oxoethyl)benzoic acid (m.p. 110°) and thence 1-hydroxymethyl-2-(1'-hydroxyethyl)benzene (oil)

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04351842
Source datasetuspto-grants-1982_09
ORD IDord-3b729435e6ec4e9d91fedc16d48f0b6b
Source noteuspto-grants-1982_09