Orthohydroxyphenylacetophenone

Orthohydroxyphenylacetophenone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H12O3. It is a derivative of acetophenone, where the methyl group (-CH3) is replaced by a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a phenyl group (-C6H5). The hydroxyl group is positioned ortho to the carbonyl group, making it an ortho-hydroxy derivative. This compound is a white crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water. It is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and dyes. Orthohydroxyphenylacetophenone can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, including the condensation of orthohydroxybenzaldehyde with acetophenone in the presence of a base. It is also known by its systematic name, 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetophenone.