2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid


2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is an organic compound with the formula C10H62. This colorless solid is one of several isomers of naphthalenedicarboxylic acid. It is a precursor to the high performance polyester polyethylene naphthalate. It is also used in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks.

Preparation

The compound can be prepared from 1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid.