Phthalan, 98%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11439552	100 g	100g
11419552	5 g	5g
11429552	25 g	25g

Product Code. 11439552

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10217.22

Description

CAS: 496-14-0 | C8H8O | 120.151 g/mol

Phthalan is used in the synthesis of nine-membered cyclic dione ethers. It is used along with excess Li metal in the presence of 4,4'-Di-tert-butyl­biphenyl­, B21470, results in opening of the furan ring. It is used in the synthesis of functionalized benzylic alcohols.

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Applications
Phthalan is used in the synthesis of nine-membered cyclic dione ethers. It is used along with excess Li metal in the presence of 4,4′-Di-tert-butyl­biphenyl­, B21470, results in opening of the furan ring. It is used in the synthesis of functionalized benzylic alcohols.

Solubility
Low aqueous solubility.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 496-14-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 120.151
• MDL Number: MFCD00005932
• InChI Key: SFLGSKRGOWRGBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: phthalan, 1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran, isocoumaran, isobenzofuran, 1,3-dihydro, o-xylylene oxide, 2-oxaindan, 1,3-dihydro isobenzofuran, unii-2r6ntq7y6g, ccris 1557, 2r6ntq7y6g
• PubChem CID: 10327
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran
• SMILES: C1C2=CC=CC=C2CO1

• Density: 1.094
• Boiling Point: 192°C
• Flash Point: 63°C (145°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.546
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 111932
• Solubility Information: Low aqueous solubility.
• Formula Weight: 120.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Phthalan

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only