Description

Benzofuran-4-Carbonitrile is a high-value heterocyclic building block featuring a fused benzofuran core with a strategically positioned nitrile functional group. This compound matters for its versatility in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodologies.
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: The benzofuran scaffold is utilized in designing fluorescent probes and molecular sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzofuran-4-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	95333-17-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5NO
Molecular Weight	143.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyanobenzofuran; Benzofuran-4-carbonitrile; 4-Benzofurancarbonitrile; 1-Benzofuran-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-1-benzofuran; 4-CN-Benzofuran; 95333-17-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzofuran-4-Carbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports your R&D and scale-up processes with reliable, traceable materials.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.