6-METHOXY-2-BENZOXAZOLINONE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

151-156 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

292.97°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.3450 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5468 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Acetone, Dichloromethane, Methanol, Tetrahydrofuran

form 

Solid

pka

8.73±0.70(Predicted)

color 

light tan

BRN 

141041

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

DM5275200

HS Code 

2934999090

MSDS

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6-METHOXY-2-BENZOXAZOLINONE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

6-Methoxybenzoxazolinone is an intermdiate in the synthesis of DIMBOA-4-O-β-D-glucuronide which is a metabolite of DIMBOA which acts as an antifungal and antialgal agent in crops. The benzoxazinone group within the structure allows for these effects.

Definition

ChEBI: Coixol is a benzoxazole.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 23, p. 343, 1993 DOI: 10.1080/00397919308009786

General Description

6-Methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone (MBOA) is obtained by reacting 2-amino-5-methoxyphenol hydrochloride with urea. MOBA is a naturally occurring auxin-inhibiting substance present in maize shoots.

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