Atomfair Methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate C10H7BrO3

Description Methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS No. 84102-69-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H7BrO3. This brominated benzofuran derivative is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering excellent reactivity for further functionalization. The compound features a benzofuran core esterified at the 2-position with a methyl group and substituted with a bromine atom at the 5-position, making it ideal for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig amination. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ??95% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency and stability. Suitable for use in medicinal chemistry, material science, and as a precursor…

Description

Description

Methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate (CAS No. 84102-69-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H7BrO3. This brominated benzofuran derivative is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering excellent reactivity for further functionalization. The compound features a benzofuran core esterified at the 2-position with a methyl group and substituted with a bromine atom at the 5-position, making it ideal for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig amination. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ??95% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency and stability. Suitable for use in medicinal chemistry, material science, and as a precursor for heterocyclic synthesis. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to ensure prolonged shelf life.

  • CAS No: 84102-69-2
  • Molecular Formula: C10H7BrO3
  • Molecular Weight: 255.06
  • Exact Mass: 253.95786
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 253.95786
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate
  • SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC2=C(O1)C=CC(=C2)Br
  • Synonyms: Methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate, 804-819-1, 26028-36-4, methyl 5-bromobenzofuran-2-carboxylate, 5-Bromobenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester

Application

Methyl 5-bromo-1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential drug candidates targeting CNS disorders. Its bromine moiety allows for efficient palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic scaffolds. Researchers also employ it in the development of fluorescent dyes and optoelectronic materials due to the benzofuran core’s photophysical properties. Additionally, it serves as a precursor for agrochemicals, such as fungicides and herbicides.

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