| Name | benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid |
| Synonyms | AURORA 2460 COUMARILIC ACID RARECHEM AL BE 0556 OTAVA-BB BB0125160292 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylate COUMARONE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID BENZOFURAN-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid 1-benzofuran-2-carboxylic acid BENZO[B]FURAN-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID 4,5-BENZOFURAN-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID |
| CAS | 496-41-3 |
| EINECS | 207-818-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H6O3/c10-9(11)8-5-6-3-1-2-4-7(6)12-8/h1-5H,(H,10,11) |
| Molecular Formula | C9H6O3 |
| Molar Mass | 162.14 |
| Density | 1.2599 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 193-196 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 310-315°C |
| Flash Point | 310-315°C |
| Water Solubility | partially soluble |
| Solubility | soluble in Methanol,Ethanol,Acetone |
| Vapor Presure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Color | White to yellow |
| Merck | 14,2561 |
| BRN | 124204 |
| pKa | 3.12±0.30(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5380 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00005848 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | White needle-like crystals. Melting point 192-193 °c, boiling point 310-315 °c. Soluble in boiling water, slightly soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DF6490000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29329985 |
| Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | organic synthesis intermediate. |