Description

Phthalimide, N-(2-formylethyl)- (CAS No. 2436-29-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₁H₉NO₃ and the IUPAC name 3-(1,3-dioxoisoindol-2-yl)propanal. This specialized chemical features a phthalimide core linked to a propanal group, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. With a molecular weight of 203.20 g/mol, it is commonly utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with strict quality control to ensure reproducibility in research and industrial applications. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2436-29-5
• Complexity: 276
• IUPAC Name: 3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H9NO3/c13-7-3-6-12-10(14)8-4-1-2-5-9(8)11(12)15/h1-2,4-5,7H,3,6H2
• InChI Key: IBSDSIHTMABATG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 203.058243149
• Molecular Formula: C11H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 203.19
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C(=O)N(C2=O)CCC=O
• Topological: 54.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 203.058243149
• Synonyms: 2436-29-5, 3-Phthalimidopropionaldehyde, Phthalimide, N-(2-formylethyl)-, 2H-Isoindole-2-propanal, 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-, beta-Phthalimidopropionaldehyde, 3-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)propanal, NSC 166600, BRN 0165375, DTXSID90179097, EC 700-133-0, 5-21-10-00396 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), DTXCID20101588, 2H-Isoindole-2-propanal, 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-(9CI), 700-133-0, 3-(1,3-Dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)propanal, 3-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-propionaldehyde, 3-(1,3-dioxoisoindol-2-yl)propanal, MFCD01704466, 3-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)propionaldehyde, n-(2-formylethyl)phthalimide, NSC166600, 3-Phthalimidopropanal, 3-phthalimidopropanaldehyde, 3-phthalimidopropionic aldehyde, SCHEMBL1042197, SCHEMBL7349154, WLN: T56 BVNVJ C2VH, 3-(1,3-dioxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)propanal, SCHEMBL10553136, .beta.-Phthalimidopropionaldehyde, IBSDSIHTMABATG-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ALBB-027203, AB9155, 2-(3-Oxopropyl)isoindole-1,3-dione, AKOS012339440, NSC-166600, SB36139, 3-(1,3-Dioxo-2-isoindolinyl)propanal, AS-44947, SY259100, NS00004287, EN300-226117, 2H-Isoindole-2-propanal,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-, 1,3-Dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindole-2-propanal, Z1080365456

Application

Phthalimide, N-(2-formylethyl)- serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and bioactive molecules. Its reactive aldehyde group enables facile conjugation with amines or hydrazines, making it useful in the development of Schiff bases or hydrazone derivatives. Researchers employ this compound in the synthesis of potential pharmaceutical intermediates, such as enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators. It is also explored in material science for the design of functionalized polymers and coatings.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (33.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (33.3%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H315 (55.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (55.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H332 (33.3%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (44.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (33.3%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (33.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (55.6%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (55.6%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (33.3%)
• STOT SE 3 (44.4%)

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