Description

6-Chloro-1-Benzofuran-7-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized benzofuran derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Organic Synthesis Scaffold: Provides a versatile core structure for medicinal chemistry and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-1-Benzofuran-7-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	379230-47-4
Molecular Formula	C9H5ClO3
Molecular Weight	196.59 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Chloro-1-benzofuran-6-carboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-7-carboxybenzofuran; 6-Chlorobenzofuran-7-carboxylic acid; 379230-47-4; 6-Chloro-1-benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid; 1-Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid, 6-chloro-; 6-Chloro-7-benzofurancarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-1-Benzofuran-7-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

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