Ethyl 2-(benzofuran-3-yl)acetate

• CAT Number: L043516
• CAS Number: 82156-58-9
• Molecular Formula: C12H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 204.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-(1-benzofuran-3-yl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12O3/c1-2-14-12(13)7-9-8-15-11-6-4-3-5-10(9)11/h3-6,8H,2,7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: LSGDCGDXQLDKGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ethyl 2-(benzofuran-3-yl)acetate(CAT: L043516) is a chemical compound widely used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its structure consists of a benzofuran ring system, which imparts aromatic and heterocyclic properties, attached to an ethyl acetate moiety. The benzofuran scaffold is of particular interest in drug development due to its presence in bioactive molecules, including potential antifungal, antimicrobial, and anticancer agents. The ethyl ester group enhances its solubility and allows for easy incorporation into more complex molecular frameworks. Ethyl 2-(benzofuran-3-yl)acetate serves as a valuable intermediate for synthesizing various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, offering versatility in medicinal chemistry for researchers aiming to develop new therapeutic agents.