Chemical Properties
beige fine crystalline powder
Uses
Homogentisic Acid γ-Lactone (cas# 2688-48-4) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: 5-hydroxybenzofuran-2-one is a member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran-2(3H)-one substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5. It has a role as an antifungal agent and a fungal metabolite. It is a member of 1-benzofurans and an aromatic alcohol.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 45, p. 363, 1980
DOI: 10.1021/jo01290a038
