Description

Ethyl 4-Chlorobenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound is valued for its versatile reactivity, particularly in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new therapeutic agents and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel benzofuran-based drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in advanced display technologies.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and the exploration of new synthetic methodologies.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Chlorobenzofuran-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1383842-58-7
Molecular Formula	C11H9ClO3
Molecular Weight	224.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Chloro-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate; 4-Chlorobenzofuran-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Benzofurancarboxylic acid, 4-chloro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-chlorobenzo[b]furan-2-carboxylate; 1383842-58-7; 4-Chloro-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Chlorobenzofuran-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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