Benzofuroxan, 98%

Description

CAS: 480-96-6 | C6H4N2O2 | 136.11 g/mol

Benzofuroxan is used as an oxidant for the preparation of 2-arylsubstituted benzimidazoles, quinoxalines and 1,4-bis(alkylamino)-9,10-anthracenediones. It is also sued in the synthesis of 1,2-dinitrosobenzene.

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Applications
Benzofuroxan is used as an oxidant for the preparation of 2-arylsubstituted benzimidazoles, quinoxalines and 1,4-bis(alkylamino)-9,10-anthracenediones. It is also sued in the synthesis of 1,2-dinitrosobenzene.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 480-96-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H4N2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00005807
• InChI Key: OKEAMBAZBICIFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzofuroxan, benzofuroxane, benzofurazan 1-oxide, benzofurazan oxide, 2,1,3-benzoxadiazole 1-oxide, 2,1,3-benzoxadiazole, 1-oxide, benzofurazan, 1-oxide, 2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-1-ium-1-olate, benzo c 1,2,5-oxadiazol-1-ol, benzofurazan n-oxide
• PubChem CID: 68075
• IUPAC Name: 3-oxido-2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-3-ium
• SMILES: C1=CC2=NO[N+](=C2C=C1)[O-]

• Melting Point: 67°C to 71°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 125112
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 136.11
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzofuroxan

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	207-559-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only