Product Name

2,3-Benzofuran

General description

2,3-Benzofuran is a mutagenic and carcinogenic compound.

Synonym

Coumarone; 1-Benzofuran; Benzo[B]Furan; Cumarone

Purity

≥99.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

271-89-6

Formula

C⁸H⁶O

Molecular Weight

118.13

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Liquid

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

2,3-Benzofuran is a colorless, sweet-smelling, oily liquid made by processing coal into coal oil. It may also be formed during other uses of coal or oil. 2,3-Benzofuran is not used for any commercial purposes, but the part of the coal oil that contains 2,3-benzofuran is made into a plastic called coumarone-indene resin. This resin resists corrosion and is used to make paints and varnishes. The resin also provides water resistance and is used in coatings on paper products and fabrics. It is used as an adhesive in food containers and some asphalt floor tiles. The resin has been approved for use in food packages and as a coating on citrus fruits. We do not know how often the resin is used or whether any 2,3-benzofuran in the coating or packaging gets into the food.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov