Description

4-[2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Methyl-5-Benzofuryl]Furan-2(5H)-One is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate with a complex benzofuran-furanone structure. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of novel molecules with targeted functionalities. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for research into new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its complex heterocyclic core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a potential building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in OLED display and lighting technologies due to its fused ring system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex fragrances, dyes, and other specialty chemicals requiring sophisticated molecular architectures.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized as a standard or novel reagent in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Methyl-5-Benzofuryl]Furan-2(5H)-One
CAS No.	3448-13-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	258.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-methyl-5-benzofuranyl]-2(5H)-furanone; 2(5H)-Furanone, 4-[2-(1-hydroxyethyl)-3-methyl-5-benzofuranyl]-; 4-(2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-methylbenzofuran-5-yl)furan-2(5H)-one; 3448-13-3; Benzofuran-furanone derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-[2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-Methyl-5-Benzofuryl]Furan-2(5H)-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and production processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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