Description

Methyl 5-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique benzofuran scaffold with both ester and phenolic hydroxyl functionalities makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzofuran core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional component in the development of specialty polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle functionalization.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value compounds for various industrial and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1646-28-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-5-hydroxybenzofuran; 5-Hydroxy-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-hydroxy-2-benzofurancarboxylate; 1646-28-2; 5-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 5-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% to ≥98% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95.0% (Typical: ≥97.0%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%

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