1,3-Benzodioxole


1,3-Benzodioxole 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.

Preparation

1,3-Benzodioxole can be synthesized from catechol with disubstituted halomethanes.