Description

5-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Benzofuran is a halogenated benzofuran derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core structure makes it a critical building block for the development of novel compounds with specific electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and agrochemical discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Used in the research and development of novel electron-transporting or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Employed to construct complex ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other asymmetric reactions.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Utilized as a core structure for synthesizing dyes and molecular probes used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies and exploring new reaction pathways in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Benzofuran
CAS No.	13141-26-9
Molecular Formula	C14H9BrO
Molecular Weight	273.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2-phenyl-1-benzofuran; 2-Phenyl-5-bromobenzofuran; 5-Bromo-2-phenylbenzo[b]furan; Benzo[b]furan, 5-bromo-2-phenyl-; 13141-26-9; 5-Br-2-Ph-Benzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 5-Bromo-2-Phenyl-Benzofuran is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our commitment to supply chain integrity and traceability guarantees you receive a product that meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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