Pamoic acid

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IUPACName=4- [(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methyl] -3-hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid
OtherNames=Embonic acid
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CASNo=130-85-8
PubChem=8546
SMILES=C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(C(=C2CC3=C (C(=CC4=CC=CC=C43)C(=O)O)O)O)C(=O)O
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Formula=C₂₃H₁₆O₆
MolarMass=388.38 g/mol
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MeltingPt=≥300 °C (dec.)
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Solubility=Insoluble
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Pamoic acid, also called embonic acid, is a naphthoic acid derivative. It can be prepared by the reaction of 2-hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid with formaldehyde.

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