Description

7-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the benzofuran scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic materials due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce the benzofuran moiety into more complex molecules.
• Academic & R&D: Used in university and corporate laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1374574-88-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Benzofurancarboxylic acid, 7-bromo-; 7-Bromo-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromobenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromo-3-carboxybenzofuran; 7-Bromobenzofurane-3-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromo-3-furancarboxylic acid, benzofused; 1374574-88-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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