Description

1-(2,3-Dihydro-2-Methyl-1-Benzofuran-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzofuran core structure, which is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound matters because it offers a reliable and consistent building block for advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development, ensuring process stability and yield. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers due to its fused aromatic structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for methodological studies and scaling up synthetic routes in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,3-Dihydro-2-Methyl-1-Benzofuran-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	58621-51-5
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetyl-2,3-dihydro-2-methylbenzofuran; 2-Methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl methyl ketone; 1-(2-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)ethanone; 5-Acetyl-2-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran; 2,3-Dihydro-2-methyl-5-acetylbenzofuran; 58621-51-5; Ethanone, 1-(2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-5-benzofuranyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2,3-Dihydro-2-Methyl-1-Benzofuran-5-Yl)Ethan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.