Description

2-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid, 5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a nitro-substituted benzofuran core. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the benzofuran scaffold is active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its structural properties for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or emissive layer components in advanced display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized nitro-aromatic dyes with specific colorfastness and stability properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies, catalysis research, and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional benzofuran groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like thermal stability or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid, 5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	104862-11-5
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO5
Molecular Weight	221.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-nitrobenzofuran-2-carboxylate; 5-Nitro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Benzofurancarboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-nitro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate; 5-Nitrobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid, 5-nitro-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid, 5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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