1,3-Benzodioxole (1,2-methylenedioxybenzene) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4O2CH2. The compound is classified as benzene derivative and a heterocyclic compound containing the methylenedioxy functional group. It is a colorless liquid.
Although benzodioxole is not particularly important, many related compounds containing the methylenedioxyphenyl group are bioactive, and thus are found in pesticides and pharmaceuticals.
Preparation
1,3-Benzodioxole can be synthesized from catechol with disubstituted halomethanes.
See also
- 1,4-Benzodioxine
- MDMA
- Methylenedioxy
- Safrole
- Piperonal
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