| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 N-Hydroxyethylphthalimide
 |  | [CAS] 
 3891-07-4
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1h-isoindole-1,3(2h)-dione
 2-PHTHALIMIDOETHANOL
 AKOS BBS-00004429
 N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)PHTHALIMIDE
 N-(BETA-HYDROXYETHYL)PHTHALIMIDE
 N-HYDROXYETHYLPHTHALIMIDE
 TIMTEC-BB SBB003638
 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1h-isoindole-3(2h)-dione
 2-Hydroxyethylphthalimide
 Phthalimide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
 N-hydroethyl phthalimide
 N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide, 98+%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 223-434-4
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C10H9NO3
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00005903
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 191.18
 |  | [MOL File] 
 3891-07-4.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 white  crystalline  powder
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 126-128 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 326.92°C (rough estimate)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.2722 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.5310 (estimate)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
 |  | [form ] 
 Crystalline Powder
 |  | [pka] 
 14.40±0.10(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 White
 |  | [BRN ] 
 147214
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C10H9NO3/c12-6-5-11-9(13)7-3-1-2-4-8(7)10(11)14/h1-4,12H,5-6H2
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 MWFLUYFYHANMCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C1(=O)C2=C(C=CC=C2)C(=O)N1CCO
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 3891-07-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [NIST Chemistry Reference] 
 N-2-hydroxyethyl phthalimide(3891-07-4)
 |  | [EPA Substance Registry System] 
 3891-07-4(EPA Substance)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S22:Do not breathe dust .
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29251900
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 white  crystalline  powder
 |  | [Uses] 
 N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide is used as a reagent to synthesize (-)-R-rolipram is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor that is used to treat depression. N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide is also used as a reagent to synthesize FR252921, a compound that acts as an immunosuppressant. Amlodipine Impurity 6
 |  | [Synthesis Reference(s)] 
 Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 4, p. 106, 1963
 The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 24, p. 1122, 1959 DOI: 10.1021/jo01090a601
 |  | [General Description] 
 
 N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide is the precursor for chloromethyl ethers used in the synthesis of purine acyclic nucleosides. | 
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