| Description | 5,7-dimethoxy-2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one (5,7-dimethoxyphthalide) is a phthalide isolated from Italian waxflower with good anti-inflammatory activity. |
| Synonyms | 5,7-dimethoxyphthalide |
| molecular weight | 194.18 |
| Molecular formula | C10H10O4 |
| CAS | 3465-69-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 6.25 mg/mL (32.19 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Singh M, et al. Chemoselective coupling reactions of 5,7-dimethoxyphthalide with the remotely functionalized alkyl iodides: facile racemic synthesis of Helicobacter pylori antibiotics. J Org Chem. 2010;75(9):3121-3124. |