Phthalide is an
organic
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chemical compound
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with the molecular formula C
8H
6O
2. It is a white solid and the simplest benzo
lactone
Lactones are cyclic carboxylic esters. They are derived from the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids by esterification. They can be saturated or unsaturated.
Lactones are formed by lactonization, the intramolecular esterification of the corresp ...
. It is prepared from hydroxymethylbenzoic acid.
Phthalides
The phthalide core is found a variety of more complex chemical compounds including
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s (such as
phenolphthalein
Phenolphthalein ( ) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula, formula carbon, C20hydrogen, H14oxygen, O4 and is often written as "HIn", "HPh", "phph" or simply "Ph" in shorthand notation. Phenolphthalein is often used as an indicator in ...
),
fungicide
Fungicides are pesticides used to kill parasitic fungi or their spores. Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in losses of yield and quality. Fungicides are used both in agriculture and to fight fungal infections in animals, ...
s (such as
tetrachlorophthalide, often referred to simply as "phthalide"), and natural oils (such as
butylphthalide
Butylphthalide (3-''n''-butylphthalide or NBP) is one of the chemical constituents in celery oil, along with sedanolide, which is primarily responsible for the aroma and taste of celery.
Studies in animal models suggest that butylphthalide may b ...
).
Examples
File:phenolphthalein.svg, Phenolphthalein
File:tetrachlorophthalide.svg, Tetrachlorophthalide
FIle:Butylphthalide.svg, Butylphthalide
Butylphthalide (3-''n''-butylphthalide or NBP) is one of the chemical constituents in celery oil, along with sedanolide, which is primarily responsible for the aroma and taste of celery.
Studies in animal models suggest that butylphthalide may b ...
See also
Phthalide is used in the synthesis of
dibenzosuberone
Dibenzosuberone is an organic chemical with use in drug synthesis. Chemically speaking, it is benzophenone bonded by a 2 carbon bridge into a seven membered ring. In contrast to dibenzosuberenone, the 2 carbon bridge is saturated with hydrogen an ...
.
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