N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phthalimide is a white, crystalline organic compound used as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It is a building block with a molecular formula of C10H9NO3cap C sub 10 cap H sub 9 cap N cap O sub 3?10?9??3, a molecular weight of 191.19191.19191.19, and a melting point between 126−129°C126 minus 129 raised to the composed with power cap C126−129°?. The presence of a hydroxyethyl group allows for selective reactivity in chemical synthesis.