Description

2-Bromo-1-Benzofuran is a halogenated benzofuran derivative serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive bromine substituent on the benzofuran core, enabling efficient cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the benzofuran scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and advanced polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex heterocyclic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Benzofuran
CAS No.	54008-77-4
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrO
Molecular Weight	197.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromobenzofuran; 2-Bromo-1-benzofuran; 2-Bromobenzo[b]furan; Benzo[b]furan, 2-bromo-; 1-Benzofuran, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromobenzo[b]furan; 54008-77-4 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Benzofuran is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing purity and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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