Description

Benzofuran-5-Boronic Acid is a high-purity boronic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation via Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, a cornerstone of pharmaceutical and advanced material development. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing benzofuran scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides through palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies.
• Material Science: Building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), conductive polymers, and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic routes and creating compound libraries.
• Ligand Synthesis: Intermediate for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzofuran-5-Boronic Acid
CAS No.	331834-13-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7BO3
Molecular Weight	161.95 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Boronobenzofuran; Benzofuran-5-ylboronic acid; (Benzofuran-5-yl)boronic acid; 1-Benzofuran-5-boronic acid; 5-Benzofuranylboronic Acid; 5-(Boronyl)benzofuran; 5-Borono-1-benzofuran; 331834-13-0
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Quality Control

Our Benzofuran-5-Boronic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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