6-Methoxybenzofuran

• CAT Number: L036500
• CAS Number: 50551-63-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 148.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 6-methoxy-1-benzofuran
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O2/c1-10-8-3-2-7-4-5-11-9(7)6-8/h2-6H,1H3
• InChIKey: ASYKSLFXWMWVIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(NN=C1)N

6-Methoxybenzofuran is a bicyclic compound featuring a benzofuran core with a methoxy group at the sixth position. This compound exhibits interesting chemical properties due to its aromatic and heterocyclic nature. It has garnered attention in medicinal chemistry for its potential biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Its structure allows for further modifications, making it a versatile scaffold for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, 6-methoxybenzofuran may serve as a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry.