Description
2-(6-Hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-yl)acetic acid (CAS No. 69716-04-7) is a high-purity benzofuran derivative with the molecular formula C10H8O4. This compound features a benzofuran core substituted with a hydroxy group at the 6-position and an acetic acid moiety at the 3-position, making it a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical and organic synthesis. With a molecular weight of 192.17 g/mol, it is supplied as a fine white to off-white powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC). Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry, this product is rigorously tested for quality, stability, and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in your experiments. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture to maintain integrity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 69716-04-7
- Complexity: 228
- IUPAC Name: 2-(6-hydroxybenzofuran-3-yl)acetic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O4/c11-7-1-2-8-6(3-10(12)13)5-14-9(8)4-7/h1-2,4-5,11H,3H2,(H,12,13)
- InChI Key: ZEMXZWJZCWCPBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 192.04225873
- Molecular Formula: C10H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 192.17
- SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)OC=C2CC(=O)O
- Topological: 70.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 192.04225873
- Synonyms: 2-(6-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-yl)acetic acid, 820-529-8, 69716-04-7, 2-(6-hydroxybenzofuran-3-yl)acetic Acid, (6-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-yl)acetic acid, 2-(6-HYDROXY-1-BENZOFURAN-3-YL) ACETIC ACID, 97, MFCD05273635, 2-(6-HYDROXY-1-BENZOFURAN-3-YL) ACETIC ACID, SCHEMBL205825, 2-(6-HYDROXY-1-BENZOFURAN-3-YL)ACETICACID, DTXSID20366559, ZEMXZWJZCWCPBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N, HMS1755J21, BCP11328, CS-M1212, CS-M1953, AKOS000103521, SB17658, 2-(6-hydroxybenzofuran-3-yl)aceticAcid, (6-hydroxy-benzofuran-3-yl)-acetic acid, BS-13906, SY028264, EN300-09670, AE-641/11436595, Z56983130, F2124-0569
Application
2-(6-Hydroxy-1-benzofuran-3-yl)acetic acid is utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its benzofuran scaffold is valuable for designing novel heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic applications. Researchers also employ this compound in the development of fluorescent probes due to its conjugated structure.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318 (50%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H319 (50%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (50%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (50%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (50%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (50%)
- STOT SE 3 (50%)
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