Description

2-Methyl-2-Oxazoline is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound and a key monomer in the synthesis of functional polymers. This highly reactive building block is essential for creating poly(2-oxazoline)s, a class of polymers with tunable properties for advanced material science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and polymer industries for developing drug delivery systems, coatings, and hydrogels.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: Primary monomer for the cationic ring-opening polymerization (CROP) to produce poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) (PMeOx), a polymer known for its biocompatibility and "stealth" properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used to create polymeric carriers for drug delivery, enhancing solubility, stability, and targeted release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Surface Modification: Employed to graft polymer brushes onto surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, medical devices) to improve biocompatibility, reduce fouling, and provide functional groups for further conjugation.
• Hydrogel Formation: Serves as a precursor for cross-linked polymer networks used in biomedical applications such as tissue engineering scaffolds and wound dressings.
• Specialty Coatings: Basis for developing non-toxic, hydrophilic, and lubricious coatings for various industrial and medical applications.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis for introducing the 2-oxazoline moiety into more complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Oxazoline
CAS No.	1120-64-5
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO
Molecular Weight	85.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-oxazoline; 2-Methyl-4,5-dihydrooxazole; 2-Methyl-δ²-oxazoline; 4,5-Dihydro-2-methyloxazole; 2-Methyl-2-oxazoline monomer; 2-Methyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazole; MeOx; 2-Methyl-2-oxazoline (stabilized with KOH)
EINECS	214-317-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Oxazoline is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.