Description

5-Fluorobenzofuroxan is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a benzofuroxan core structure substituted with a fluorine atom, offering unique reactivity and electronic properties. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, where its distinct fluorinated scaffold enables the creation of novel active molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized fluorinated polymers, dyes, or electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in biochemical research as a tagged molecule or probe to study enzyme mechanisms or biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental organic synthesis research and process chemistry development in both university and corporate laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluorobenzofuroxan
CAS No.	36389-16-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3FN2O2
Molecular Weight	166.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole 1-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole N-oxide; 5-Fluorobenzofurazan 1-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole-1-oxide; 5-Fluoro-benzofuroxan; 5-Fluoro-benzo[1,2-c]1,2,5-oxadiazole 1-oxide; 5-Fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole-1-oxide; 5-F-BF
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluorobenzofuroxan is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality protocols to meet specific customer requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.