Description

2-Bromoacetyl-7-Ethylbenzofuran is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its benzofuran core functionalized with reactive bromoacetyl and ethyl groups. This compound matters as a critical building block in modern organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures for drug discovery and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for developing new generation pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyclization processes to create complex heterocyclic systems.
• Material Science Precursor: Used in the research and development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Acts as a reactive handle for labeling or modifying biomolecules in proteomics and bio-conjugation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoacetyl-7-Ethylbenzofuran
CAS No.	593266-85-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁BrO₂
Molecular Weight	267.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(7-Ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)-2-bromoethanone; 2-Bromo-1-(7-ethyl-1-benzofuran-2-yl)ethanone; 7-Ethyl-2-bromoacetylbenzofuran; 2-Acetyl-7-ethylbenzofuran, 2-bromo derivative; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-(7-ethyl-2-benzofuranyl)-; Bromo(7-ethylbenzofuran-2-yl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoacetyl-7-Ethylbenzofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.