Description

5-(Bromomethyl)Benzofuran is a versatile and high-value brominated heterocyclic building block. This compound is crucial for introducing the benzofuran moiety into more complex molecular architectures, enabling advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced fungicides and herbicides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, OLED materials, and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Acts as a core structure for developing benzofuran-based fluorescent dyes and sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Bromomethyl)Benzofuran
CAS No.	188862-35-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrO
Molecular Weight	211.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)-1-benzofuran; Benzofuran, 5-(bromomethyl)-; 5-Bromomethylbenzofuran; 1-Benzofuran, 5-(bromomethyl)-; 188862-35-3; 5-Bromomethyl-1-benzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Bromomethyl)Benzofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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