Description

5-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmacologically active molecules and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new active ingredients in crop protection agents, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic electronic materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its fused aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe or a tag in bioconjugation chemistry and proteomics research.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	461663-79-6
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO3
Molecular Weight	241.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Benzofurancarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromobenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-3-benzofurancarboxylic acid; 5-Bromo-3-carboxybenzofuran; 461663-79-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-Bromobenzofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and development applications.

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 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.