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C8H6O3
150.13 g/mol
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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

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
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

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