5,6-Dihydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one

• CAT Number: L002261
• CAS Number: 53766-43-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 166.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5,6-dihydroxy-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O4/c9-6-1-4-3-12-8(11)5(4)2-7(6)10/h1-2,9-10H,3H2
• InChIKey: IUEBHXOMRBWJJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5,6-Dihydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-one(CAT: L002261), also known as gentisic acid lactone, is a bioactive compound with notable antioxidant properties. It is derived from the benzofuran family, characterized by two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 5- and 6-positions of the aromatic ring, and a lactone group at the 1-position. The molecule is of interest in pharmaceutical research due to its radical scavenging ability, which suggests potential anti-inflammatory and protective effects against oxidative stress. Moreover, its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for creating derivatives that may enhance biological activity in drug development.