2-Butyl Benzofuran

About 2-Butyl Benzofuran

2-Butyl Benzofuran is an impurity of Amiodarone carrying the CAS registry number 4265-27-4. Formula C12H14O, molecular weight 174.24 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-butyl-1-benzofuran. Common synonyms include Benzofuran, 2-butyl- and 2-n-Butylbenzo[b]furan.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This Amiodarone impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Butyl Benzofuran is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Amiodarone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Butyl Benzofuran
Catalogue No.	VQ-027136
CAS Number	4265-27-4
IUPAC name	2-butyl-1-benzofuran
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄O
Molecular weight	174.24 g/mol
Exact mass	174.1045
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OVJKFJDEVKABNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2O1
PubChem CID	77951

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	13.1 Å²
Synonyms	Benzofuran, 2-butyl-, 2-n-Butylbenzo[b]furan, 2-n-Butylbenzofuran, 2-butylbenzo[b]furan, 2-n-butylbenzofurane, 2-butyl benzo[b]furan, 2-n-Butylbezofuran, Butyl-2-benzofuran, 2-n-butyl-benzofuran

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Hazard statements

H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P273, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Butyl Benzofuran?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Butyl Benzofuran is 4265-27-4. It is also known as Benzofuran, 2-butyl-, 2-n-Butylbenzo[b]furan, 2-n-Butylbenzofuran.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Butyl Benzofuran?

2-Butyl Benzofuran has the molecular formula C12H14O and a molecular weight of 174.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-butyl-1-benzofuran.

What is 2-Butyl Benzofuran used for?

2-Butyl Benzofuran is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Amiodarone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Butyl Benzofuran can I order?

We supply 2-Butyl Benzofuran in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Butyl Benzofuran?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Butyl Benzofuran is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Butyl Benzofuran be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Butyl Benzofuran worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.