Description

5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl-1-Benzofuran is a halogenated benzofuran derivative, a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bromine substituent, which provides a reactive handle for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzofuran scaffold's bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in the fabrication of advanced display and lighting technologies.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A crucial substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to form biaryl and complex conjugated systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodology development and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl-1-Benzofuran
CAS No.	3782-16-9
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrO
Molecular Weight	225.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzofuran; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-bromobenzofuran; 5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylbenzo[b]furan; 1-Benzofuran, 5-bromo-2,3-dimethyl-; 3782-16-9; 5-Br-2,3-DMBF
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethyl-1-Benzofuran is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.