2-(Benzofuran-2-YL)acetic acid

• CAT Number: L017182
• CAS Number: 62119-70-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 176.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O3/c11-10(12)6-8-5-7-3-1-2-4-9(7)13-8/h1-5H,6H2,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: ZYIXXVCNAOYWQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(O2)CC(=O)O

2-(Benzofuran-2-yl)acetic acid（Cat No.:L017182）is an aromatic compound with a benzofuran ring attached to an acetic acid group at the 2-position. The benzofuran moiety contributes to the compound’s structural rigidity and aromaticity, while the carboxylic acid group provides functionality for further chemical transformations. This compound is useful in organic synthesis, serving as an intermediate in the preparation of bioactive molecules, pharmaceuticals, and natural product analogs. It can undergo various reactions, such as esterification and amidation, making it a versatile building block in drug development and materials science.