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Phthalan, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1021722
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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.

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

Specifications

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

Hazard Category

H227

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H227
Combustible liquid.

Precautionary Statement

P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c

EINECSNumber

207-815-2

TSCA

No

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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