Description

2-Hydroxydibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile organic compound belonging to the dibenzofuran family, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides both phenolic and carboxylic acid moieties for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the dibenzofuran core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Functional Material Research: Investigated for use in organic electronics, such as in the development of charge-transport materials or luminescent compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion or thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxydibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	118-36-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₄
Molecular Weight	228.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-2-hydroxydibenzofuran; 2-Hydroxydibenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; NSC 403697; 2-Hydroxy-3-dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid; 2,3-Dihydroxydibenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid (tautomer); 3-Dibenzofurancarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxy-3-carboxydibenzofuran
EINECS	204-250-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxydibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.