Description

2-Benzofurylglyoxylic Acid is a specialized aromatic keto acid derivative, serving as a crucial high-purity synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both a benzofuran ring and a glyoxylic acid moiety, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precise molecular construction is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and advanced polymers due to its conjugated system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals requiring specific aromatic frameworks.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Starting material for creating complex chelating agents and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Benzofurylglyoxylic Acid
CAS No.	39685-86-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6O4
Molecular Weight	190.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Benzofuran-2-yl)-2-oxoacetic Acid; 2-Oxo-2-(2-benzofuranyl)acetic Acid; 2-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid, α-oxo-; 2-Benzofurylglyoxalic Acid; 2-(2-Benzofuryl)-2-oxoethanoic Acid; (2-Benzofuran-2-yl)-oxo-acetic acid; α-Oxo-2-benzofuranacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Benzofurylglyoxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acidic nature, keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory/industrial practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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