Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid RC00159

Manufacturer: Hangzhou Royalchem Co.,LTD.

Website:  www.cnroyalchem.com

Product Name:  Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid
CAS Registry Number:  90484-22-3
Synonyms:

7-Benzofurancarboxylic acid

1-Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid

Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula:  C₉H₆O₃
Molecular Weight:  162.14 g/mol

Chemical Structure

A fused bicyclic heteroaromatic system consisting of a benzene ring fused to a furan ring.

A carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group is attached to the benzene ring at position 7.

Key Characteristics

Melting Point:  Generally in the range of 185-190°C (may vary slightly depending on purity and crystal form).

Solubility:

Low solubility in cold water.

Moderately soluble in polar organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, DMSO, and DMF.

Limited solubility in non-polar solvents.

Storage Conditions:  Store at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or at room temperature in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Often supplied in sealed amber glass vials or bottles.

Stability:  Stable under recommended storage conditions. Sensitive to prolonged exposure to light, heat, and humidity.

Applications & Uses

Organic Synthesis:  A versatile  building block  or  intermediate  for synthesizing more complex molecules.

Pharmaceutical Research:  Core scaffold for developing potential bioactive compounds. The carboxylic acid group allows for derivatization (e.g., formation of amides, esters, acyl chlorides) to create libraries for drug discovery targeting various diseases.

Material Science:  Potential precursor for functional materials (e.g., ligands, polymers).

Agrochemical Research:  Starting material for developing novel active ingredients.

Handling & Safety

Hazard Statements (GHS):  Typically classified with:

H315:  Causes skin irritation.

H319:  Causes serious eye irritation.

H335:  May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements (GHS):

P261:  Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264:  Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P271:  Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280:  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352:  IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338:  IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  Safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves (e.g., nitrile), lab coat. Use in a fume hood, especially when handling powders.

Supply & Availability

Primary Use:  Supplied exclusively for  research and development purposes  (R&D).