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Home/Compounds/Research Reagent/1-benzofuran-2-ylmethanol
C9H8O2
148.16 g/mol
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1-benzofuran-2-ylmethanol

CAS55038-01-2EC109-070-8
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Research Compound

1-Benzofuran-2-ylmethanol is a chemical compound featuring a benzofuran core with a hydroxymethyl substituent. It is commonly used as a research reagent in laboratory settings.

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-benzofuran-2-ylmethanol

InChIKey

HSOMHPHYGAQRTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(O2)CO

Synonyms (11)
  • (2-benzofuryl)methanol
  • (BENZOFURAN-2-YL)METHANOL
  • 1-benzofuran-2-ylmethanol
  • 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzofuran
  • 2-Benzofuranmethanol
  • 2-benzofuranylmethanol
  • 2-hydroxymethylbenzofurane
  • Benzofuran-2Y1 methanol
  • benzo[d]furan-2-ylmethan-1-ol