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Obtusafuran

Also known as (2R,3R)-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ol, (2R,3R)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran, ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.258

CAS 21008-39-9Formula C16H16O3Molar mass 256.30 g/mol
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Obtusafuran chemical structure, C16H16O3, CAS 21008-39-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
21008-39-9
Formula
C16H16O3
Molar mass
256.30 g/mol
HS code
293299
Category
Antibiotics and anti-infectives

What is Obtusafuran?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Obtusafuran is a member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5, a methoxy group at position 6, a methyl group at position 3 and a phenyl group at position 2. Isolated from Dalbergia louveli, it exhibits antiplasmodial activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antiplasmodial drug. It is a member of phenols, an aromatic ether and a member of 1-benzofurans.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ol
CAS number
21008-39-9
Molecular formula
C16H16O3
InChIKey
FRERFZXINXYHDY-QLJPJBMISA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H16O3/c1-10-12-8-13(17)15(18-2)9-14(12)19-16(10)11-6-4-3-5-7-11/h3-10,16-17H,1-2H3/t10-,16-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
COc1cc2c(cc1O)C(C)C(c1ccccc1)O2
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H]1[C@@H](OC2=CC(=C(C=C12)O)OC)C3=CC=CC=C3

Synonyms

  • (2R,3R)-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-ol
  • (2R,3R)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-3-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran
  • ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.258

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
256.30 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
256.1099 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.64calc.
Topological polar surface area
38.69 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.25calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccc(C2Cc3ccccc3O2)cc1

c1ccc(C2Cc3ccccc3O2)cc1

3 rings, 15 atoms, the 2-Phenyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran ring system.

106 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • antiinfective agent
  • antimicrobial agent
  • antimicrobial drug
  • antiparasitic agent
  • antiplasmodial drug
  • antiprotozoal drug
  • metabolite
  • pharmaceutical

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Obtusafuran is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Obtusafuran is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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What is Obtusafuran?

Obtusafuran is a member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran substituted by a hydroxy group at position 5, a methoxy group at position 6, a methyl group at position 3 and a phenyl group at position 2. Isolated from Dalbergia louveli, it exhibits antiplasmodial activity.

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