7-Methoxybenzofuran-3-one
[CAS# 7169-37-1]

Identification

• Name: 7-Methoxybenzofuran-3-one
• Synonyms: 7-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one; 7-Methoxy-3(2H)-benzofuranone
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 164.16
• CAS Registry Number: 7169-37-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.56 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.262±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 85 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 80-90 ºC (12 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 126.6±14.0 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Richtzenhain, Hermann; Chemische Berichte 1956, V89, P378-85.