2,3-dihydrobenzofuran
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | 2,3-DIHYDROBENZOFURAN;Coumaran;2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan;2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran;Benzofuran, 2,3-dihydro-;Dihydrobenzofuran;Dihydrocoumarone;2,3-Dihydro-benzofuran;Kumaran;2,3-dihydrobenzofurane;2,3-dihydrobenzo(b)furan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-162 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C8H8O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | C1COC2=CC=CC=C21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | HBEDSQVIWPRPAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of 1-benzofurans. It is characterized by being a 2,3-dihydro derivative of benzofuran. This compound serves a role as a metabolite, meaning it is involved in various metabolic processes. 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran has been found in several organisms, including Phyla nodiflora (a plant species) and Vitis vinifera (the common grapevine). The presence of this compound in these organisms might have specific biological or metabolic significance, which can vary depending on the species and context in which it is found. Metabolites like 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran are often important intermediates or byproducts of various metabolic pathways. |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Vernonia blumeoides |