Description

Dibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique fused-ring structure provides a rigid, planar scaffold essential for developing materials with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a core scaffold for developing new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and host molecules in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Employed in the design of sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other fine chemical reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, and optical properties of high-performance engineering plastics.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological development and exploratory chemistry for new material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	29021-91-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈O₃
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxydibenzofuran; DBF-3-COOH; Dibenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Fluorenonecarboxylic Acid (historical); 9-Oxafluorene-3-carboxylic Acid; 2,2'-Biphenylene-3-carboxylic Acid; NSC 403714
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dibenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	255 - 260 °C
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.