Compound Q&A
What is 3,3-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS: 596-27-0)?
Answer
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one (CAS: 596-27-0) is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula C21H18O5. It features a benzofuran ring substituted with two 4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl groups and a ketone functional group. The compound is typically a solid with low solubility in water but moderate solubility in organic solvents. It is used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis due to its structural versatility.
About
CAS No
596-27-0
English Name
3,3-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one
Molecular Formula
C22H18O4
Molecular Weight
346.4 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C2(C3=CC=CC=C3C(=O)O2)C4=CC(=C(C=C4)O)C)O
InChIKey
CPBJMKMKNCRKQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
