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2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde

SKU 90037010 CAS 4265-16-1 Available on enquiry

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2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde is an organic building block used primarily in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is identified by CAS number 4265-16-1 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90037010
CAS Number
4265-16-1
IUPAC Name
1-benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde
EC Number
224-248-6
Exact Mass
146.0368
SMILES
C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(O2)C=O
InChIKey
ADDZHRRCUWNSCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H6O2/c10-6-8-5-7-3-1-2-4-9(7)11-8/h1-6H
PubChem CID
61341

Synonyms

  • 1-benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde
  • 2-Formylbenzofuran
  • ADDZHRRCUWNSCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Benzo(b)-2-furfural
  • BENZO[B]FURAN-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE
  • Benzofuran-2-aldehyde
  • Benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde
  • Benzofuran-2-carboxaldehyde
  • Coumarilaldehyde

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point
195 to 198 °C at 760 mmHg
Boiling Point
130 to 131 °C at 13 mmHg
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water

Source: PubChem CID 61341 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde used for?

2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde?

The chemical formula is C9H6O2 and the molecular weight is 146.14 g/mol.

How should 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place, typically under an inert atmosphere, to maintain its stability.

What grade of 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.

Can Molekula supply 2-Benzofuran carboxaldehyde in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in various quantities, from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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