Description
7-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 344287-58-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H8O4. This benzofuran derivative features a methoxy group at the 7-position and a carboxylic acid moiety at the 3-position, making it a versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its crystalline structure and defined molecular weight (192.17 g/mol) ensure consistency in research applications. Ideal for use in heterocyclic chemistry, this compound is supplied with comprehensive analytical data (including HPLC, NMR, and MS) to guarantee quality and traceability. Store in a cool, dry environment to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 344287-58-7
- Complexity: 228
- IUPAC Name: 7-methoxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O4/c1-13-8-4-2-3-6-7(10(11)12)5-14-9(6)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
- InChI Key: LBIXZQALKDMTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 192.04225873
- Molecular Formula: C10H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 192.17
- SMILES: COC1=CC=CC2=C1OC=C2C(=O)O
- Topological: 59.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 192.04225873
- Synonyms: 7-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid, 344287-58-7, 820-713-8, 7-methoxybenzofuran-3-carboxylic acid, SCHEMBL7948373, LBIXZQALKDMTIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N, UNA28758, AKOS015008562, 7-methoxy-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid, 7-methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylicacid, EN300-321553, F75146, Z1267805636
Application
7-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid serves as a key building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in drug discovery for its benzofuran scaffold. Researchers utilize it to develop potential therapeutic agents targeting inflammation or CNS disorders. Its carboxylic acid group enables facile derivatization for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. This compound is also employed in material science for designing organic semiconductors due to its conjugated system.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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