Description

4-Benzofuran-2-Yl-2,4-Dioxo-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique benzofuran-diketone ester structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to innovate with complex heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new-generation pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex benzofuran-containing molecules for various applications.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzofuran-2-Yl-2,4-Dioxo-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	889996-53-6
Molecular Formula	C15H12O5
Molecular Weight	272.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(2-benzofuranyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate; 2,4-Dioxo-4-(2-benzofuranyl)butanoic acid methyl ester; 4-(Benzofuran-2-yl)-2,4-dioxobutanoic acid methyl ester; 4-(1-Benzofuran-2-yl)-2,4-dioxobutanoic acid methyl ester; 2,4-Dioxo-4-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)butyric acid methyl ester; 889996-53-6; Butanoic acid, 4-(2-benzofuranyl)-2,4-dioxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Benzofuran-2-Yl-2,4-Dioxo-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including purity (HPLC), identity (IR, NMR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches 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.