Benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid, CAS No. 496-41-3

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496-41-3

Catalog No. EBD17198

CAS 496-41-3

Name Benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylicacid Benzofuran-2-carboxylicacid 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate coumarilicacid coumarone-2-carboxylicacid benzo[b]furan-2-carboxylicacid

Molecular Formula: C9H6O3

Molecular Weight: 162.14

MDL Number: MFCD00005848

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

Benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid is an organic compound featuring a fused benzofuran ring system with a carboxylic acid group at the 2-position. It serves as a versatile and important heterocyclic building block in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. The benzofuran scaffold is a privileged structure found in numerous bioactive molecules. This specific carboxylic acid derivative is used to construct more complex molecules, particularly through amide bond formation or further functionalization of the aromatic system. It is a valuable precursor in the development of potential drug candidates. As a bifunctional molecule containing both a reactive carboxylic acid and a heteroaromatic core, it is widely utilized in research to create libraries of compounds for biological screening. It is commercially available from suppliers of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 193-196 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 310-315°C

Flash Point: 310-315°C

Density: 1.364 g/cm3

Solubility: partially soluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystal powder