1,3-Benzodioxole (1,2-methylenedioxybenzene) is an organic compound with the formula CHOCH. 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.Murray, M., "Mechanisms of inhibitory and regulatory effects of methylenedioxyphenyl compounds on cytochrome P450-dependent drug oxidation", Curr. Drug Metab. 2000, volume 1, 67-84.
Preparation 1,3-Benzodioxole can be synthesized from catechol with disubstituted halomethanes.
See also 1,4-Benzodioxine MDMA Methylenedioxy Safrole Piperonal Piperonyl butoxide and sesamex are benzodioxole-based adjuvants, used to enhance the efficacy of some insecticides
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