Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (CAS: 118-29-6)?
Answer
2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (CAS: 118-29-6) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a building block for synthesizing bioactive compounds. It also serves in industrial applications, such as dye production and polymer chemistry. In research, it acts as a versatile intermediate for creating functionalized materials and studying chemical reactivity. Its unique structure makes it valuable for drug development and organic synthesis processes.
About
CAS No
118-29-6
English Name
2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO3
Molecular Weight
177.15899999999996 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)N(C2=O)CO
InChIKey
MNSGOOCAMMSKGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
