Category
Apremilast
CAS Number
22235-04-7
Molecular Formula
C₁₀H₇NO₄
Molecular Weight
205.17 g/mol
Synonym

N-(1,3-Dihydro-1,3-dioxo-5-isobenzofuranyl)acetamide; 4-(Acetylamino)phthalic anhydride;Apremilast Impurity 47;N-(1,3-Dioxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-yl)acetamide;4-acetamido-Phthalic anhydride

Keywords
Aromatics
Amines
Miscellaneous compounds
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4-(Acetylamino)phthalic Anhydride is an aromatic anhydride compound derived from phthalic anhydride, with an acetylamino (–NHCOCH₃) group at the 4-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, due to its reactive anhydride functional group.