P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Description
Methyl 5-Nitro-2-benzofurancarboxylate is an intermediate in the synthesis of Ethyl 7-Aminobenzofuran 2-Carboxylate(E897800) which is an impurity of Vilazodone (V265000), a combined serotonin specific reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and 5-HT1A receptor partial agonist currently under clinical evaluation for the treatment of major depression.