2-Naphthoic acid

2-Naphthoic acid is an organic compound of the formula C10H7CO2H. It is one of two isomeric carboxylic acid derivatives of naphthalene, the other one being 1-naphthoic acid. It can be prepared by carboxylation of 1-chloronaphthalene. Its pKa is 4.2.

2-Naphthoic acid

2-Naphthoic acid is an organic compound of the formula C10H7CO2H. It is one of two isomeric carboxylic acid derivatives of naphthalene, the other one being 1-naphthoic acid. It can be prepared by carboxylation of 1-chloronaphthalene. Its pKa is 4.2.