Description

Methyl 6-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its benzofuran core with a strategically positioned hydroxyl group makes it a versatile precursor for advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its benzofuran scaffold for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic electronic materials and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing complex, high-value molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	182747-75-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-6-hydroxybenzofuran; 6-Hydroxy-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-hydroxy-2-benzofurancarboxylate; 182747-75-7; 6-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-carboxylate methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Hydroxybenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global R&D and manufacturing clients. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, and we support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.