1H-Benzotriazole-5-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: L018501
• CAS Number: 49636-03-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H5N3O2
• Molecular Weight: 163.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2H-benzotriazole-5-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5N3O2/c11-7(12)4-1-2-5-6(3-4)9-10-8-5/h1-3H,(H,11,12)(H,8,9,10)
• InChIKey: GUOVBFFLXKJFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=NNN=C2C=C1C(=O)O

1H-Benzotriazole-5-carboxylic acid is a heterocyclic compound featuring a benzotriazole ring with a carboxylic acid group at the 5-position. This unique structure imparts interesting chemical properties, making it valuable in organic synthesis and materials science. The carboxylic acid functionality enables various chemical transformations, while the benzotriazole moiety is known for its potential applications as a corrosion inhibitor and UV stabilizer. This compound may also serve as an intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, facilitating further research in chemical applications.