Description

2-Benzofuranylglyoxal Hydrate is a versatile and reactive bifunctional organic building block, primarily valued for its glyoxal moiety fused to a benzofuran scaffold. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals, offering a key handle for introducing reactive carbonyl groups into target molecules. It is particularly sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Development: Acts as a core structure for creating benzofuran-based fluorophores used in bioimaging and chemical sensing.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological chemistry research, including studies on cycloaddition reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzofuranylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	131922-15-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	2-Benzofuranylglyoxal monohydrate; 2-(2-Oxoacetyl)-1-benzofuran hydrate; Glyoxal, (2-benzofuranyl)-, hydrate (1:1); 1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)-1,2-ethanedione hydrate; 2-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, α-oxo-, hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Benzofuranylglyoxal Hydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider refrigeration at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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