Description

Benzofuran-6-Carbonyl Chloride CAS NO 1156547-55-5 is a versatile and highly reactive organic intermediate, essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. Its core value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the benzofuran-6-carbonyl moiety into target molecules, serving as a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzofuran scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring novel heterocyclic chemistry and creating custom chemical libraries.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Employed as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids, peptides, or other biomolecules to study structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzofuran-6-Carbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	1156547-55-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5ClO2
Molecular Weight	180.59 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Benzofurancarbonyl Chloride; 1-Benzofuran-6-carbonyl chloride; Benzofuran-6-carboxylic acid chloride; 6-Carboxybenzofuran chloride; 6-Benzofuroyl chloride; 1156547-55-5; Benzofuranyl-6-carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Benzofuran-6-Carbonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and reactivity as an acid chloride, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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