1-Benzocyclobutenecarboxylic acid is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in water. It is mainly used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the synthesis of other aromatic compounds. It can undergo various reactions, such as esterification, amidation, and decarboxylation, to form different derivatives. 
	The compound is not commonly found in nature and is primarily synthesized in the laboratory. It has a unique structure and properties that make it useful in the development of new organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. 
	
	
	English Name:1-Benzocyclobutenecarboxylic acid 
	English alias:Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene-7-carboxylic acid; 
	Benzocyclobutyl-1-carboxylic acid; 
	CAS NO: 14381-41-0
	Molecular weight: 148.15900 
	Molecular formula: C9H8O2
	Density: 1.31 g/cm3 
	melting point: 75-77ºC(lit.) 
	Boiling point: 318.6ºC at 760 mmHg 
	Flash point: 142.4ºC 
	Refractive index: 1.624 
	Steam pressure: 0.000149mmHg at 25°C…