3-Methylbenzofuran
- CAS NO.：21535-97-7
- Empirical Formula: C9H8O
- Molecular Weight: 132.16
- MDL number: MFCD00205641
- EINECS: 244-427-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-11-04 17:04:01
What is 3-Methylbenzofuran?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of 3-Methylbenzofuran
3-Methylbenzofuran is used in enantioselective preparation of Benzoheterocycles via Iridium-catalyzed Hydrogenation of Indole and Benzofuran derivatives.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60, p. 5588, 1995 DOI: 10.1021/jo00122a046
Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 2303, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)84514-1
Properties of 3-Methylbenzofuran
| Boiling point: | 195-197 °C/760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.046 g/mL at 25 °C |
| refractive index | 1.5535-1.5555 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 21535-97-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzofuran, 3-methyl-(21535-97-7) |
Safety information for 3-Methylbenzofuran
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Methylbenzofuran
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