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N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

TL;DR: N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide (CAS 118-29-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H7NO3 and molecular weight 177.04259 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindole-1,3-dione

Also Known As: N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide, N-Hydroxymethylphthalimide, 2-(hydroxymethyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, Phthalimidomethanol, N-Methylolphthalimide

CAS Number
118-29-6
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO3
Molecular Weight
177.04259 g/mol
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Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (30 patents) Analytical Reagents (76 patents) Biotechnology (91 patents) Catalysts (29 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (34 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC9H7NO3
Molecular Weight177.04259 g/mol
XLogP1.5
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)57.6 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors3
Rotatable Bonds1
Exact Mass177.04259 Da
Heavy Atoms13
Complexity227.0
SMILESC1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)N(C2=O)CO
InChIKeyMNSGOOCAMMSKGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide (CAS 118-29-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is a photographic chemical identified by CAS number 118-29-6 and the molecular formula C9H7NO3 and a molecular weight of 177.04 g/mol. It is also known as N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide and N-Hydroxymethylphthalimide.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

XLogP
1.5
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
57.6
Hydrogen Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
227.0
Exact Mass
177.04259
Monoisotopic Mass
177.04259
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide

The XLogP value of 1.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.6 Ų, N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

The CAS number of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is 118-29-6.

What is the molecular formula of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

The molecular formula of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is C9H7NO3.

What is the molecular weight of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

The molecular weight of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is 177.04259 g/mol.

What are the applications of N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies...

Where can I buy N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for N-(hydroxymethyl)phthalimide?

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