Description

2-Isocyanato-2,3-Dihydro-1-Benzofuran is a specialized aromatic isocyanate derivative, serving as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its reactive isocyanate group, which enables the formation of urethane, urea, and other functional linkages critical for creating polymers and fine chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients or performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the benzofuran moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in polyurethane and polyurea systems, enhancing thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties of specialty coatings, adhesives, and elastomers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals requiring specific light-absorbing or charge-transfer properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer for developing novel polymers with unique optical or electronic characteristics for advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isocyanato-2,3-Dihydro-1-Benzofuran
CAS No.	1016738-92-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran-2-yl isocyanate; 2-Isocyanato-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran; 2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl isocyanate; 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuranyl-2-isocyanate; Benzofuran-2(3H)-yl isocyanate; 2-Isocyanatodihydrobenzofuran
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Isocyanato-2,3-Dihydro-1-Benzofuran is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including those under cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in its original packaging to prevent degradation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, open flames, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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