4-Benzofurancarboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R039635
• CAS Number: 166599-84-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O3
• Molecular Weight: 162.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Benzofuran-4-carboxylic Acid
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzofuran-4-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6O3/c10-9(11)7-2-1-3-8-6(7)4-5-12-8/h1-5H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: WFAPIZKLEVLUMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C2C=COC2=C1)C(=O)O

4-Benzofurancarboxylic acid (Cat No.: R039635) is a heteroaromatic carboxylic acid featuring a benzofuran ring with a carboxyl group at the 4-position. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic materials. Its fused aromatic and oxygen-containing structure imparts electron-rich properties, making it useful in coupling and cyclization reactions. The carboxylic acid moiety enables derivatization into esters, amides, and other functional groups. 4-Benzofurancarboxylic acid is intended for research and development use under controlled laboratory conditions.