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2-Methylbenzofuran (CAS 4265-25-2)

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Alternate Names:
2-Methyl-1-benzofuran
CAS Number:
4265-25-2
Molecular Weight:
132.16
Molecular Formula:
C9H8O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Methylbenzofuran is involved a chemical intermediate and building block for the synthesis of various organic compounds. It functions as a substrate in organic reactions, participating in processes such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation. Its mechanism of action involves undergoing electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, where it reacts with electrophiles to form new carbon-carbon bonds. This allows for the creation of complex molecular structures and the modification of functional groups within organic molecules. Its role in the laboratory setting is to enable the synthesis of diverse compounds for use in various applications.


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2-Methylbenzofuran, 500 mg

sc-251784
500 mg
$98.00

2-Methylbenzofuran, 1 g

sc-251784A
1 g
$146.00