Description

6-Nitro-3-Benzofuranone is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitro-substituted benzofuranone core structure, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its unique reactivity, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. This high-purity building block is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting complex biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and fused ring systems in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or intermediate for developing specialty polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitro-3-Benzofuranone
CAS No.	1199783-01-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO4
Molecular Weight	179.13 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-1-benzofuran-3(2H)-one; 6-Nitro-3(2H)-benzofuranone; 3(2H)-Benzofuranone, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitrobenzofuran-3-one; 6-Nitro-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-3-one; 6-Nitro-3-hydroxybenzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitro-3-Benzofuranone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.