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organic compounds
The structure of the title compound, C8H9NO3, has been determined in order to compare the molecular structures of uncomplexed and complexed 5-alkoxy-1,2-benzoquinone 2-oxime, and those of 5-alkoxy- and 5-alkylamino-1,2-benzoquinone 2-oxime. The title compound has a stronger quinoid character than the 5-methoxy derivative complexed to cobalt(III) and shows a lesser charge delocalization than the 5-alkylamino derivative.