Description

2-Benzofuranglyoxylaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative of benzofuran, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a benzofuran core and a reactive glyoxylaldehyde moiety, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is utilized to develop novel active ingredients and advanced polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and host compounds in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Synthesis: Intermediate for producing complex aromatic compounds used in specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzofuranglyoxylaldehyde
CAS No.	40749-31-3
Molecular Formula	C10H6O3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, glyoxyl-; 2-(Oxoacetyl)benzofuran; Benzofuran-2-ylglyoxal; 2-Benzofuranyl glyoxal; 2-Benzofurylglyoxal; 2-(2-Benzofuranyl)-2-oxoacetaldehyde; Glyoxal, 2-benzofuranyl-; 2-Benzofuranglyoxal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Benzofuranglyoxylaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to minimize potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.