The JSON syntax (new in 12.1.0.2) is generating syntax error in Toad 12.7.0.4
Example from the doc
http://docs.oracle.com/database/121/SQLRF/functions091.htm#CJAEJCEF
/* Formatted on 07/10/2014 14:51:58 (QP5 v5.270.14245.40064) */
SELECT jt.phones
FROM j_purchaseorder, JSON_TABLE(po_document, ‘$.ShippingInstructions’
COLUMNS
(phones VARCHAR2(100) FORMAT JSON PATH ‘$.Phone’)) AS jt;
[Error] Syntax check (3: 35):