Benzofuran is produced from coal tar. Found in tobacco smoke derived compounds, it is a carcinogen, seen to cause kidney damage. However it also is used in combination with phenolic antioxidants in meat curing. It has also recently been used in the synthesis of novel glutarimide antibiotics. This is the labeled analog.
Synonyms:1-Oxindene-d6; 2,3-Benzofuran-d6; AT 33852-d6; Benzo[b]furan-d6; Benzofurfuran-d6; Coumarone-d6; NSC 1255-d6; R 7204-d6
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
