It consists of an indan-derived framework fused with a furanone (lactone) ring, partially hydrogenated to give a rigid yet reactive structure. The lactone carbonyl provides an electrophilic center suitable for ring-opening, reduction, or condensation reactions, while the fused bicyclic system offers conformational rigidity valuable in scaffold design. 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is a fused bicyclic lactone used mainly as a synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry.
1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one
| API Name | Ramelteon |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 196597-78-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.20 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 1,2,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[e][1]benzofuran-8-one |
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It consists of an indan-derived framework fused with a furanone (lactone) ring, partially hydrogenated to give a rigid yet reactive structure. The lactone carbonyl provides an electrophilic center suitable for ring-opening, reduction, or condensation reactions, while the fused bicyclic system offers conformational rigidity valuable in scaffold design. 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is a fused bicyclic lactone used mainly as a synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry.
The CAS number of 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is 196597-78-1.
The molecular formula of 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is C11H10O2.
The listed molecular weight of 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is 174.20 g/mol.
1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Ramelteon.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-8H-indeno[5,4-b]furan-8-one is 1,2,6,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[e][1]benzofuran-8-one.