Description

1-Dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized dibenzofuran derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, planar aromatic scaffold with a modifiable carboxylic acid group, enabling precise molecular design. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A foundational monomer for constructing conjugated polymers and small molecules for use in OLEDs, OFETs, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and the exploration of new chemical entities.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex, high-performance colorants and fluorescent markers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	54470-37-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8O3
Molecular Weight	212.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibenzofuran-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxydibenzofuran; 1-Dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid; 9-Oxido-9H-fluorene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Fluorenonecarboxylic Acid (obsolete); DBF-1-COOH; 1-Carboxyldibenzofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Dibenzofurancarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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