Phthalide
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phthalide is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H6O2. It is a white solid and the simplest benzo lactone. It is prepared from hydroxymethylbenzoic acid.[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-Benzofuran-1(3H)-one | |
Other names
Phthalolactone | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.001.586 |
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C8H6O2 | |
Molar mass | 134.134 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 75 to 77 °C (167 to 171 °F; 348 to 350 K)[1] |
Boiling point | 290 °C (554 °F; 563 K)[2] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Phthalides
The phthalide core is found a variety of more complex chemical compounds including dyes (such as phenolphthalein), fungicides (such as tetrachlorophthalide, often referred to simply as "phthalide"), and natural oils (such as butylphthalide).
Examples
- Phenolphthalein
- Tetrachlorophthalide
References
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