Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS: 82584-78-9)?
Answer
Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate (CAS: 82584-78-9) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 236.27 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound is moderately reactive, and it can undergo ester hydrolysis under acidic or basic conditions. It has good stability under normal conditions but may degrade upon prolonged exposure to heat or strong bases.
About
CAS No
82584-78-9
English Name
Methyl 4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C10H10O4
Molecular Weight
194.19 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=COC2=C1C(=O)CCC2
InChIKey
ZUJPFGJZTCKZGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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