C15H14O3

C15H14O3 is the molecular formula for a compound that can exist in several isomeric forms. One common isomer is 2-benzyl-3-phenylpropanedioic acid, also known as dibenzylmalonic acid. This organic compound is a derivative of malonic acid where two hydrogen atoms on the methylene group have been replaced by benzyl groups. It appears as a white crystalline solid. Dibenzylmalonic acid has a molar mass of approximately 242.27 grams per mole. Its solubility in water is generally low, but it is more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and diethyl ether. It can undergo decarboxylation when heated, typically yielding 2-benzyl-2-phenylacetic acid. This compound and its derivatives have found applications in organic synthesis, particularly as intermediates in the preparation of more complex molecules. Its chemical properties are characteristic of dicarboxylic acids and benzyl-substituted organic compounds.