Description

Ethyl Benzofuran-3-Carboxylate CAS NO 194278-43-8 is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive benzofuran scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable building blocks for novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key 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 the benzofuran core for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transporting or emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic processes.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals with unique organoleptic properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Benzofuran-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	194278-43-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Benzofurancarboxylate; 3-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 1-Benzofuran-3-carboxylate; Benzofuran-3-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Carbethoxybenzofuran; 1-Benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl benzofuran-3-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Benzofuran-3-Carboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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