Description

3-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromine and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling precise molecular construction in complex chemical pathways. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for constructing benzofuran-based scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysts, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for methodological development in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	38281-53-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzofuran-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Bromo-2-benzofurancarboxylic Acid; 3-Bromobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-3-bromobenzofuran; 3-Bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromocoumarilic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromobenzofuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.