Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid

• CAT Number: L047199
• CAS Number: 90484-22-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H6O3
• Molecular Weight: 162.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6O3/c10-9(11)7-3-1-2-6-4-5-12-8(6)7/h1-5H,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: QMHILIQFOBNARN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C(=C1)C(=O)O)OC=C2

Benzofuran-7-carboxylic acid（Cat No.:L047199）is an aromatic compound consisting of a benzofuran ring structure with a carboxylic acid group at the 7-position. The benzofuran ring combines a benzene ring and an oxygen-containing furan ring, offering both aromatic and heteroaromatic characteristics. The carboxylic acid group introduces acidity and allows for further functionalization in synthetic reactions, such as esterification or amidation. This compound is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and organic materials. Its structure is also explored in the development of bioactive molecules and natural product derivatives.