224340

2-Methylbenzofuran

96%

• Synonym(s): 2-Methyl-1-benzofuran, 2-Methylbenzo[b]furan, 2-Methylcumarone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₈O
• CAS Number: 4265-25-2
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• NACRES: NA.22
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853430
• EC Number: 224-249-1
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 2165
• MDL number: MFCD00005850
• Assay: 96%

Properties

• Product Name: 2-Methylbenzofuran, 96%
• InChI key: GBGPVUAOTCNZPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• InChI: 1S/C9H8O/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6H,1H3
• SMILES string: Cc1cc2ccccc2o1
• assay: 96%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.560 (lit.)
• bp: 197-198 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Quality Level: 200

Description

Application

2-Methylbenzofuran can be used as a reactant to synthesize enol derivatives via catalytic oxidation by hydrogen peroxide.

General description

2-Methylbenzofuran, also known as 2-Methylcumarone is a chemical intermediate and building block used for synthesizing various organic compounds. It also acts as a substrate in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 152.6 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 67 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)