6-Methylbenzo[d]isoxazol-3(2H)-one

• CAT Number: L041101
• CAS Number: 66571-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NO2
• Molecular Weight: 149.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 6-methyl-1,2-benzoxazol-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO2/c1-5-2-3-6-7(4-5)11-9-8(6)10/h2-4H,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: TZUHTZMWRNXWLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C(=O)NO2

6-Methylbenzo[d]isoxazol-3(2H)-one is a heterocyclic compound featuring a methyl group attached to the benzene ring of a benzo[d]isoxazole structure. This compound is utilized in pharmaceutical research and synthetic chemistry due to its bioactive potential, often studied for its role in drug development and as a scaffold for the design of novel molecules. Its unique chemical structure may enable interactions with biological targets, contributing to its exploration in various therapeutic contexts, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer research.