Phthalaldehyde (sometimes also o-phthalaldehyde or ortho-phthalaldehyde, OPA) is the chemical compound with the formula C6H4(CHO)2. It is one of three isomers of benzene dicarbaldehyde, related to phthalic acid. This pale yellow solid is a building block in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and a reagent in the analysis of amino acids. OPA dissolves in water solution at pH < 11.5. Its solutions degrade upon UV illumination and exposure to air.
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Phthalaldehyde[1]
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Benzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde[1] | |
| Other names
Benzene-1,2-dicarboxaldehyde
o-Phthalaldehyde o-Phthalic dicarboxaldehyde Phthaldialdehyde | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.367 |
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| UN number | 2923 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H6O2 | |
| Molar mass | 134.134 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Yellow solid |
| Density | 1.19 g/mL |
| Melting point | 55.5–56 °C (131.9–132.8 °F; 328.6–329.1 K)[2] |
| Boiling point | 266.1 °C (511.0 °F; 539.2 K) |
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| H228, H301, H314, H315, H317, H335, H373, H410 | |
| P210, P240, P241, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301 P310, P301 P330 P331, P302 P352, P303 P361 P353, P304 P340, P305 P351 P338, P310, P312, P314, P321, P330, P332 P313, P333 P313, P362, P363, P370 P378, P391, P403 P233, P405, P501 | |
| Flash point | 132 °C (270 °F; 405 K)[3] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis and reactions
editThe compound was first described in 1887 when it was prepared from α,α,α’,α’-tetrachloro-o-xylene.[4] A more modern synthesis is similar: the hydrolysis of the related tetrabromo-o-xylene using potassium oxalate, followed by purification by steam distillation.[2]
The reactivity of OPA is complicated by the fact that in water it forms both a mono- and dihydrate, C6H4(CHO)(CH(OH)2) and C6H4(CH(OH))2O, respectively. Its reactions with nucleophiles often involves the reaction of both carbonyl groups.[5]
Biochemistry
editOPA is used in a very sensitive fluorogenic reagent for assaying amines or sulfhydryls in solution,[6] notably contained in proteins, peptides, and amino acids, by capillary electrophoresis and chromatography. OPA reacts specifically with primary amines above their isoelectric point Pi in presence of thiols. OPA reacts also with thiols in presence of an amine such as n-propylamine or 2-aminoethanol. The method is spectrometric (fluorescent emission at 436-475 nm (max 455 nm) with excitation at 330-390 nm (max. 340 nm)).[7]
Disinfection
editOPA is commonly used as a high-level disinfectant for medical instruments, commonly sold under the brand names of Cidex OPA or TD-8. Disinfection with a High-level disinfectant such as OPA is indicated for semi-critical instruments that come into contact with mucous membranes or broken skin, such as specula, laryngeal mirrors, and internal ultrasound probes.[8]
Poly(phthalaldehyde)
editOPA can be polymerized. In the polymer, one of the oxygen atoms forms a bridge to the other non-ring carbon of the same phthalaldehyde unit, while the other bridges to a non-ring carbon of another phthalaldehyde unit. Poly(phthalaldehyde) is used in making a photoresist.[9]
In winemaking
editThe Nitrogen by O-Phthaldialdehyde Assay (NOPA) is one of the methods used in winemaking to measure yeast assimilable nitrogen (or YAN) needed by wine yeast in order to successfully complete fermentation.[10]
Isomeric phthalaldehydes
edit- isophthalaldehyde (benzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde)
- terephthalaldehyde (benzene-1,4-dicarbaldehyde)
References
edit- ^ a b IUPAC Chemical Nomenclature and Structure Representation Division (2013). "P-66.6.1.2.2". In Favre, Henri A.; Powell, Warren H. (eds.). Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry: IUPAC Recommendations and Preferred Names 2013. IUPAC–RSC. ISBN 978-0-85404-182-4.
- ^ a b Bill, J. C.; Tarbell, D. S. (1954). "o-Phthalaldehyde". Organic Syntheses. 34: 82. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.034.0082.
- ^ Phthaldialdehyde from Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Colson, A.; Gautier, H. (1887). "Nouveau Mode de Chloruration des Carbures". Annales de Chimie. 6 (11): 28.
- ^ Zuman, Petr (2004). "Reactions of Orthophthalaldehyde with Nucleophiles". Chemical Reviews. 104 (7): 3217–38. doi:10.1021/cr0304424. PMID 15250740.
- ^ Roth, Marc. (1971-06-01). "Fluorescence reaction for amino acids". Analytical Chemistry. 43 (7). American Chemical Society (ACS): 880–882. doi:10.1021/ac60302a020. ISSN 0003-2700. PMID 5576608.
- ^ Protocol by Uptima
- ^ "Infection Control in the Physician's Office" (PDF). College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 2004.
- ^ Tsuda, M.; Hata, M.; Nishida, R. I. E.; Oikawa, S. (1993). "Chemically amplified resists IV. Proton-catalyzed degradation mechanism of poly(phthalaldehyde)". Journal of Photopolymer Science and Technology. 6 (4): 491. doi:10.2494/photopolymer.6.491.
- ^ B. Zoecklein, K. Fugelsang, B. Gump, F. Nury Wine Analysis and Production pgs 152-163, 340-343, 444-445, 467 Kluwer Academic Publishers, New York (1999) ISBN 0834217015