Description

4-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique structure enables the introduction of both bromine and carboxylic acid functionalities. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bromine substituent for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for creating complex ligands in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a probe or linker in bioconjugation and the development of chemical tools for biological research.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for methodological development and exploratory synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1369143-28-1
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furancarboxylic acid, 4-bromo-; 4-Bromo-2-benzofurancarboxylic acid; 4-Bromobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 1369143-28-1; 4-Bromobenzofurane-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Bromo-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.