Description

7-Methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the benzofuran carboxylic acid class, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its versatile molecular structure, which provides a key scaffold for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This intermediate is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring benzofuran-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic framework.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functional organic materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and liquid crystals.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a versatile building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and catalysis for constructing oxygen-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid
CAS No.	17349-64-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8O3
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methylbenzofuran-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Benzofurancarboxylic acid, 7-methyl-; 7-Methyl-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid; 7-Methylcoumarilic Acid; 7-Methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate; 7-Methylbenzo[b]furan-2-carboxylic acid; 17349-64-3; 7-Methyl-2-carboxybenzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Methyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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