5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide

• CAT Number: R029305
• CAS Number: 27979-57-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-4-5-3-13-9(12)8(5)7(11)2-6(4)10/h2,10-11H,3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: GXYQICKPCCBIIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C2COC(=O)C2=C(C=C1O)O

5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide is a key intermediate in the synthesis of Mycophenolic acid and a secondary metabolite of Aspergillus flavus[1].

Reference

[1]. Sergio Auricchio, et al. New synthesis of 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methylphthalide, a key intermediate in the synthesis of mycophenolic acid. J Org Chem. 1983 Feb 1; 48 (4), 602-604.