7-methoxy-3H-isobenzofuran-1-one

• CAT Number: L020581
• CAS Number: 28281-58-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 164.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 7-methoxy-3H-2-benzofuran-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-3-6-5-12-9(10)8(6)7/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: SQDGLTMPUVJBDH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=CC2=C1C(=O)OC2

7-Methoxy-3H-isobenzofuran-1-one is an organic compound consisting of an isobenzofuranone core with a methoxy group (–OCH3) attached at the 7-position. The methoxy substitution introduces electron-donating effects, altering the compound’s reactivity and solubility. Isobenzofuranone derivatives like this are of interest in medicinal chemistry, as they may exhibit biological activity, such as antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties. This compound can also be utilized as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the design of complex aromatic systems or pharmaceuticals.