6,7-Dihydro-4(5H)-benzofuranone, CAS No. 16806-93-2

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16806-93-2

Catalog No. EBD44636

CAS 16806-93-2

Name 6,7-Dihydro-4(5H)-benzofuranone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 6,7-DIHYDRO-1-BENZOFURAN-4(5H)-ONE 6,7-Dihydro-4(5H)-benzofuranone,GC98% 6,7-DIHYDRO-4(5H)-BENZOFURANONE98% 4-Amino-N-(4-aminophenyl)benzenesulphonamide 6,7-Dihydro-4(5H)-benzofuranone 6,7-dihydro-5h-benzofuran-4-one

Molecular Formula: C8H8O2

Molecular Weight: 136.15

MDL Number: MFCD00215511

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

6,7-Dihydro-4(5H)-benzofuranone is a bicyclic lactone compound featuring a fused benzene and dihydrofuranone ring system. It serves as a versatile and important synthetic building block, particularly in the field of materials chemistry. Its primary and most significant application is as a key precursor in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials and other organic electronic compounds. The molecule's rigid, planar structure and the reactivity of its lactone carbonyl group make it an ideal starting point for constructing complex heterocyclic cores, such as dibenzofurans and other fused ring systems, which are fundamental units in high-performance host and emitter materials for OLED displays and lighting. Beyond its role in advanced materials, this compound is also utilized in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research as an intermediate for constructing bioactive molecules. Its commercial availability and structural features ensure its continued importance in both academic and industrial synthetic chemistry.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 30-34 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 115-118 °C/16 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >230 °F

Density: 1.162 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: 1.53-1.532

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear yellow to brown low melting solid or liquid