C8H6O3
150.13 g/mol
Research ReagentWarning
3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one
CAS16859-59-9EC971-107-6
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Research Compound
3-Hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one, also known as O-phthalaldehydic acid, is a 2-benzofuran compound featuring both oxo and hydroxy functional groups at the 1- and 3-positions, respectively. It is a carbon oxoacid primarily used as a research reagent in laboratory settings.
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Safety Reference
Warning
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H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-hydroxy-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one
InChIKey
JKNKNWJNCOJPLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(OC2=O)O
Synonyms (10)
- hydroxyl phthalide
- hydroxyphthalide
- o-Phthalaldehydic acid