Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
127264-14-6
5-(2-Bromoethyl)-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran is a specialized organic intermediate utilized in fine chemical synthesis. The molecule features a benzofuran core substituted with a bromoethyl group, typically produced via electrophilic bromination of 5-ethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran. Its molecular formula is C10H11BrO, and the CAS registry number is 104697-68-5.
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