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.
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