Description
N-Benzylmaleimide (CAS# 1631-26-1) is used in the synthesis of anthracenedicarboximides as semiconductors for transistors. Also used in the discovery of a new synthetic route towards Paroxetine.
Synonyms
1-benzylpyrrole-2,5-dione
IUPAC Name
1-benzylpyrrole-2,5-dione
Molecular Formula
C11H9NO2
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CN2C(=O)C=CC2=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H9NO2/c13-10-6-7-11(14)12(10)8-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-7H,8H2
InChIKey
MKRBAPNEJMFMHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
177 °C / 20 mmHg
Melting Point
70 °C (lit.)
Appearance
White to almost white powder to crystal